Agents Of Socialisation- Relgion.

Question 1

Alpert- ideas.

Answer 1

Religion serves four basic functions:

Discipline- moral rules and codes which create a community and understanding if an individuals place in society.

Authority- when people follow a God- they submit to a higher authority- observing authority in society.

Collective ceremonies- common values are reinforced.

Cohesion- reinforcing social sodality.

Question 2

Weber- idea.

Answer 2

Sects and cults normally have a charismatic leader.

Sects in particular have very strict guidelines the followers have to abide by e.g. Jehovah witnesses don’t accept blood transfusions.

Question 3

Holm and Bowker- ideas.

Answer 3

In all major world religions, women are subordinate.

Religious organisations that are women only e.g. Nuns were created.

Question 4

Miller and Hoffman- ideas.

Answer 4

Men are less religious than women.
Men are more likely to be ‘irresponsible’, short sighted, risk takers.
Have been socialised this way.

Question 5

Secularisation.

Answer 5

Some sociologists believe religion is dealing in importance in today’s society.

Question 6

Bruce- ideas.

Answer 6

Attendance to traditional church is declining.

Question 7

Modood- ideas.

Answer 7

Surveyed young people.
Found that 67% of pakistani’s and Bangladesh see religion as important.
Compared to 5% of British males.
Individuals brought up in a Muslim, Sikh and Hindu families for example important influence to norms and values.

Question 8

How does the media socialise us?

Answer 8

Rules and moral codes.

Figures of authorities.