Belief Systems Sociologists Flashcards
1
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Durkheim
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Role of religion is maintain social cohesion and stability
2
Q
Max Weber on Calvinism
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It contributed to capitalism but was not the main factor
3
Q
Malinowski
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Religion provides explanations for the big questions in life and gives emotional security
4
Q
Marx
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It teaches the poor that even if they have a bad life they will be rewarded in heaven. Ideological state apparatus.
5
Q
How does Marx say this is achieved
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Through opium of masses- an unrealistic expectation
6
Q
Berger
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Religion provides a universal meaning because it helps people make sense of the world.
7
Q
Stark and bainbridge
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Religion helps individuals when social order in there life is disrupted by maintaining stability in life
8
Q
Who does Kautsky criticise
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Max weber
