Religion Tooic 2 Key Points Flashcards
1
Q
What do structuralist theorists see religion as?
A
A conservative force that sees religion as promoting social stability not change
2
Q
What do the different structuralist theorists see religion as positive or negative?
A
Functionalism: positive
Marxism and feminism: maintains inequality
3
Q
What did max weber see religion as?
A
Product for social change
4
Q
What do neo Marxists see religion as?
A
Both a conservative force and a force of change
