Chapter 14 Flashcards

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what is the belief between humans and animals or natural objects?

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totemism

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what is the belief that spirits only communicate with one person in a group called?

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shamanism

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what is the belief in a god or gods

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theism

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what is the belief in one god?

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monotheism

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what is the belief in a number of gods?

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polytheism

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what is the idea that moral principles have a sacred quality?

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ethicalism

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what is the type of religious organization in which most people in the society are members by virtue of their birth?

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ecclesia

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what is a well-established religious organization in which a substantial number of the population are members of?

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denomination

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what is a new religion whose beliefs and practices differ markedly from those of society’s major religions?

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cult

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what is the study of the depth of peoples’ religious feelings and how they translate these feelings into behavior

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religiosity

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what is called when religion loses its interest in everyday life ex: in the United States?

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secular

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what is a relatively small religious organization called?

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sect

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Study of social patterns and cultural aspects

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Sociology

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Consist of roles and norms that ensure the transmission of knowledge values and patterns of behavior from one generation to the next

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Education

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Formal education which involves instruction by special trained teachers who follow officially recognized policies

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Schooling

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Schools transmission of cultural goal that are not openly acknowledged

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Hidden curriculum

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Involves the assignment of students to different types of programs such as general studies vocational training college prefatory studies

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Tracking

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Schools funded with public money that. Are privately operated and run

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Charter school

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A system in which a child’s education is undertaken by parents at home

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Homeschooling

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A set punishment often expulsion for serious offense such as carrying a weapon commuting a violent act or possessing drugs or alcohol

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Zero tolerance

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A system In which non-english speaking students are taught in their native languages until they are proficient enough in English to attend regular classes

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Bilingual education

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When parents may receive a voucher equal to the amount their state spends on education for their child

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School choice

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Anything that is considered part of the supernatural world and inspires awe, respect, and reverence .

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Sacred

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Anything considered of the ordinary world and thus common place and familiar

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Profane

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A system of rolls and norms that is organized around the sacred realm and that bonds people together in social groups

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Religion

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An established pattern of behavior through which a group of believers experiences the sacred.

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Ritual

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A belief that spirits that actively influence human life

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Animism