neo-marxists - sociologists

Question 1

Gramsci

Answer 1

dual character of religion
- counter hegemony
- organic intellectual

Question 2

Billings

Answer 2

social change - analysis of coal miners vs textile workers
- identifies 3 ways in which religion supported or challenged employees hegemony:
1. leadership
2. organisation
3. support

Question 3

Bloch

Answer 3

• religion as a dual character
• uses expression of ‘principle of hope’ -> dreams of a better life §

Question 4

maduro

Answer 4

Liberation Theology - Latin America
- in societies which religion remain dominant conservative situation, social liberation can only be achieved if significant change occurs with churches
e.g. father Torres