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Role Of Religion Flashcards

1
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What is the Marxist view of religion?

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Marxists view religion as a tool used by the ruling class to maintain control over the working class.

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True or False: Functionalism sees religion as a source of social cohesion.

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True

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Fill in the blank: According to Marx, religion is the ‘________ of the people.’

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opiate

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role of religion in society according to Functionalism?

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. maintains the status quo

. conservative force

. sees religion as a good thing for
society

. Michell said that religion gives
people a sense of identity

. secondary socialiser (Parsons) - gives us norms/values - 10 commandments

. social solidarity ( Durkheim) - unites people - collectively

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Which sociologist is associated with the concept of the ‘protestant ethic’?

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Max Weber

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of religion according to Functionalists? A) Social control B) Conflict resolution C) Social change

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C) Social change

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What is the Feminist critique of religion?

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Feminists argue that religion perpetuates gender inequality and reinforces patriarchal structures.

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True or False: According to Marxism, religion can lead to social change.

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False

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Fill in the blank: Feminism views religion as a means of ________ women’s roles in society.

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subordinating

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What is the concept of ‘civil religion’?

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Civil religion refers to a set of beliefs, symbols, and rituals that give a sacred quality to the nation.

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Which sociologist emphasized the role of religion in social solidarity?

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Emile Durkheim

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Multiple Choice: According to Marxists, religion promotes which of the following? A) False consciousness B) Social harmony C) Individualism

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A) False consciousness

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What is the term for the process by which religious beliefs are adapted to fit modern values?

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Religious syncretism

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True or False: Functionalists believe that all religious beliefs are equally valid.

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True

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Fill in the blank: According to Durkheim, the sacred and the ________ are central to religious life.

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profane

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16
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What is the significance of the ‘religious experience’ in Functionalism?

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It reinforces the community’s beliefs and strengthens social bonds.

17
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Which feminist sociologist argued that religion is a patriarchal institution?

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Karen Armstrong

18
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a Marxist perspective on religion? A) Religion promotes peace B) Religion is a form of social control C) Religion creates social unity

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B) Religion is a form of social control

19
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What is ‘liberation theology’?

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Liberation theology is a movement within Christianity that emphasizes social justice and the rights of the poor.

20
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True or False: Feminists believe that religion can empower women.

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True

21
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Fill in the blank: The concept of ________ refers to the decline of religious authority in modern society.

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secularization

22
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What is the role of rituals in religion according to Functionalism?

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Rituals serve to reinforce community bonds and shared beliefs.

23
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Which theory posits that religion can act as a force for social change?

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Weber’s theory of the Protestant Ethic

24
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Multiple Choice: What do Marxists believe about the relationship between religion and capitalism? A) Religion supports capitalism B) Religion opposes capitalism C) Religion is irrelevant to capitalism

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A) Religion supports capitalism

25
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What is the concept of ‘religious fundamentalism’?

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Religious fundamentalism refers to a strict adherence to specific theological doctrines typically in reaction to the perceived secularization of society.

26
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True or False: Functionalism emphasizes the negative aspects of religion.

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False

27
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Fill in the blank: According to feminists, religion often defines women’s roles as ________ and ________.

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submissive; nurturing

28
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What is the term for the mixing of different religious beliefs and practices?

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Syncretism

29
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Which sociologist studied the impact of religion on social change in ‘The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism’?

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Max Weber

30
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following perspectives is most likely to emphasize the role of religion in maintaining the status quo? A) Functionalism B) Feminism C) Marxism

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A) Functionalism

31
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What is the primary function of religion in society according to Functionalists?

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To promote social cohesion and stability.

32
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True or False: Marxists believe that religion can serve as a force for liberation.

A

False

33
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Fill in the blank: The term ‘________’ refers to the belief that one’s religion is superior to others.

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ethnocentrism

34
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What is the concept of ‘religious socialization’?

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Religious socialization is the process by which individuals learn and adopt the beliefs and practices of their religion.

35
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Which perspective argues that religion can contribute to social change by challenging the status quo?

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Feminism

36
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Multiple Choice: According to Functionalism, the sacred represents A) the everyday world B) the supernatural C) social norms

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B) the supernatural

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