Religion as a conservative force Flashcards
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Functionalist Perspective
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Durkheim- normalises and legitimises norms and values, socialisation, social cohesion and stability
Malinowski- provides explanations for the big questions
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Marxist Perspective
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Religion is an ISA, opium of masses
3
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Interpretivist Perspective
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Berger- religion provides a universe of meaning. This is a set of beliefs and meanings that helps people make sense of the world around them
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Feminist Perspective
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religion helps to maintain patriarchy
5
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Who said religion acts as a compensator?
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Stark and Bainbridge
