introduction and conclusion

Question 1

what is religion +social conscuctionalist

Answer 1

religion is a conservative force that functions to preserve the status quo+
social constuctionlists- there is not one universal definition for religion who has the power to define what religion is

Question 2

what do functionalists, Marxists and feminists argue about religion

Answer 2

religion contributes to social stability but have individual perspectives of the role of religion.

Question 3

how do functionalists see religion

Answer 3

as a conservative force because it functions to maintain social stability and prevents society from disintegrating

Question 4

how do Marxists see religion

Answer 4

as a conservative ideology that prevents social change

Question 5

how do feminist see religion

Answer 5

as a conservative force because it acts as an ideology that legitimates patriarchal power and maintains female subordination

Question 6

how is religion an ideological function because

Answer 6

• it legitimates the subordination of women through the sacred texts and religious laws.
• stop the poor from revolting by being and opium to the masses.

Question 7

BUT

Answer 7

functionalists believe that it performs psychological functions such as helping people deal with stressful situations

Question 8

ADDITIONALLY

Answer 8

feminists argue that there are religious forms of feminism

Question 9

THEREFORE

Answer 9

religion does perform an ideological function by masking the pain of exploitation with a promise of salvation in heaven