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Sociology: Theories Of Religion

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By: Jemima Bonfield
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Decks in this class (11)

Theories Of Religion
How does religion help to perseve...,
Does religion religious leadershi...,
Conservative
4  cards
Functionalist perspective of religion: Role 1 sacred symbols that unite communities
Religion provides people with sac...,
Sacred objects,
Durkheim believed
6  cards
Functionalism: role 2 :religion has a functional role in promoting consensus and integration
Value consensus,
Social integration,
Durkheim religion anomie
3  cards
Functionalism: Role 3: religion contributes towards the cognitive abilities of individuals
Developing their cognitive abilities,
Original source of knowledge
2  cards
Functionalism: Evaluation
Dysfunctional,
Durkheim s study,
Western societies
5  cards
Malinowski: Psychological role of religion
Religion promotes solidarity,
Cope with stress,
Trobrial islanders studied
10  cards
Parsons: religion provides a source of purpose
Religion is the primary source of...,
Religion gives purpose to people ...,
Religion helps people make sense ...
5  cards
Marxist concern 1: religion reinforces false-class consciousness
False class consciousness alienation,
Religion reinforces false class c...,
Examples
6  cards
Marxist concern 2: religion actively encourages people to deliberately embrace poverty
Religious religion teachings acti...,
Examples,
Evaluation pentecostalism
5  cards
Marxist concept 3: religion is a product of alienation
Feeling a sense of alienation,
Opium of the people,
Evaluation nature of jobs
5  cards
Feminist perspective of religion
Jean holm men dominate leadership...,
Jean holm evidence,
Jean holm critics
15  cards

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