role of religion, conservative force and social change

Question 1

What is the functionalist view of religion?

Answer 1

The functionalist view sees religion as a social institution that promotes social cohesion and stability.

Question 2

According to Marxism, what role does religion play in society?

Answer 2

Marxism posits that religion serves as a tool of oppression, reinforcing class divisions and providing false consciousness.

Question 3

True or False: Feminists believe that religion is always a force for liberation.

Answer 3

False. Feminists argue that religion often perpetuates patriarchy and gender inequality.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Weber’s concept of the ‘Protestant Ethic’ links religion to ______.

Answer 4

capitalism

Question 5

What is neo-Marxism’s view on religion?

Answer 5

Neo-Marxism suggests that religion can also play a role in social change and can empower the oppressed.

Question 6

Who is associated with the term ‘religious pluralism’?

Answer 6

This term is often associated with the sociologist Robert Bellah.

Question 7

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of religion according to functionalists? A) Social cohesion B) Social control C) Economic inequality

Answer 7

C) Economic inequality

Question 8

What is the ‘sacred’ and ‘profane’ in Durkheim’s study of religion?

Answer 8

The sacred refers to things set apart and forbidden, while the profane refers to ordinary, everyday elements.

Question 9

True or False: Marx believed that religion could help resolve class conflict.

Answer 9

False.

Question 10

What do feminists critique about religious texts?

Answer 10

Feminists critique that many religious texts are patriarchal and reinforce gender stereotypes.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: According to Weber, the rise of ______ was influenced by the Protestant Reformation.

Answer 11

capitalism

Question 12

What is the term for the idea that religion can provide a sense of meaning and purpose?

Answer 12

This concept is known as the ‘function of meaning’.

Question 13

Multiple choice: Which theorist emphasized the role of charisma in religious leadership? A) Durkheim B) Weber C) Marx

Answer 13

B) Weber

Question 14

What is one criticism of the functionalist perspective on religion?

Answer 14

One criticism is that it overlooks the negative aspects of religion, such as conflict and oppression.

Question 15

True or False: Neo-Marxists believe that religion is solely a tool of the ruling class.

Answer 15

False.

Question 16

What role does religion play in social change according to liberation theology?

Answer 16

Liberation theology emphasizes the role of religion in advocating for social justice and the rights of the oppressed.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The feminist perspective views religion as a means of ______ for women.

Answer 17

oppression

Question 18

What does the term ‘religious fundamentalism’ refer to?

Answer 18

Religious fundamentalism refers to a strict adherence to specific theological doctrines typically in reaction to modernist theology.

Question 19

Multiple choice: Who argued that religion can unite people and create social solidarity? A) Marx B) Durkheim C) Weber

Answer 19

B) Durkheim

Question 20

What is ‘false consciousness’ in Marxist theory?

Answer 20

False consciousness is a term that describes how material, ideological, and institutional processes prevent the oppressed from recognizing the true nature of their situation.

Question 21

True or False: Feminist sociologists agree on the role of religion across all cultures.

Answer 21

False.

Question 22

What concept describes the idea that religion can provide a framework for moral guidance?

Answer 22

This concept is known as the ‘moral community’.