Role Of Religion

Question 1

What is the Marxist view of religion?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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

Answer 3

opiate

Question 4

role of religion in society according to Functionalism?

Answer 4

. 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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Max Weber

Question 6

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

Answer 6

C) Social change

Question 7

What is the Feminist critique of religion?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

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

Answer 8

False

Question 9

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

Answer 9

subordinating

Question 10

What is the concept of ‘civil religion’?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Which sociologist emphasized the role of religion in social solidarity?

Answer 11

Emile Durkheim

Question 12

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

Answer 12

A) False consciousness

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Religious syncretism

Question 14

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

Answer 14

True

Question 15

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

Answer 15

profane

Question 16

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

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Which feminist sociologist argued that religion is a patriarchal institution?

Answer 17

Karen Armstrong

Question 18

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

Answer 18

B) Religion is a form of social control

Question 19

What is ‘liberation theology’?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

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

Answer 20

True

Question 21

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

Answer 21

secularization

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Rituals serve to reinforce community bonds and shared beliefs.

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Weber’s theory of the Protestant Ethic

Question 24

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

Answer 24

A) Religion supports capitalism

Question 25

What is the concept of 'religious fundamentalism'?

Answer 25

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

Question 26

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

Answer 26

False

Question 27

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

Answer 27

submissive; nurturing

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Syncretism

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Max Weber

Question 30

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

Answer 30

A) Functionalism

Question 31

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

Answer 31

To promote social cohesion and stability.

Question 32

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

Answer 32

False

Question 33

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

Answer 33

ethnocentrism

Question 34

What is the concept of 'religious socialization'?

Answer 34

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

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Feminism

Question 36

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

Answer 36

B) the supernatural