Perspectives

Question 1

McGuire

Answer 1

Problem of Definition; Dual Character

Question 2

Durkheim

Answer 2

Inclusive Approach: Solidarity; Integration

Question 3

Blasi

Answer 3

Definition changes based on place and time

It is what people claim it is

Question 4

Beckford

Answer 4

Exclusive Approach; Sacred, Moral Codes, Communicate with supernatural

Question 5

Maguire

Answer 5

Sacred: Precious and represented

Question 6

Durkheim

Answer 6

F: Ceremonies unify - ideological effect

Question 7

Alpert

Answer 7

F: Discipline, cohesion, vitalisation, euphony

Question 8

Ricoeur

Answer 8

F: Rituals - shared/ Direct/ Indirect Meanings

Question 9

Haviland

Answer 9

F: Rituals signification - transition; intensification

Question 10

Parsons

Answer 10

F: Rituals -manage death

Question 11

Malinowski

Answer 11

F: Explain the unexplainable

Question 12

Luhmann

Answer 12

NR: Functions specific

Question 13

Bruce

Answer 13

NR: Cements/ Divides - gives purpose to oppressed

Question 14

Perry & Perry

Answer 14

NR: Change - problem with identity

Question 15

Marx

Answer 15

Opiate of masses + Heaven

Question 16

Turner

Answer 16

The working class always had a poor attendence

Question 17

Boff & Boff

Bruneau & Hewitt

Answer 17

Liberation Theory

Question 18

Gramsci

Answer 18

Benefit ruling; Consent

Question 19

Weber

Answer 19

Calvinism

Question 20

Viner

Answer 20

Calvinist Scotland

Question 21

Luckmann

Answer 21

Interactionism: Plausibility Test - Areas: public (competition) + private

Question 22

Structure and Action Theories

Answer 22

Conservative v Change