Theorie of religion Flashcards
Macro sociologists
religion maintains and creates the status quo.
functionalists
Social solidarity
Marxists
Maintains hierarchy in corrupt society
Malinowski(functionalist)
religion creates solidarity at times of crisis e.g. funerals.
Durkheim
Worship of God is the WOrship of society (totem)
Harleavy
Methodism in the UK prevented revolution, done this by preaching social gospel and encouraging the angry proletariat turn their frustration into Unions.
Meduro (Neo Marxist)
‘Liberation theology’
Neo marxists
religion voices working class discontent
De Bouviour
Passive female role models such as the virgin Mary.
religion relegates women to the home however Wrights study…
On Female rabbi’s refutes this.
Berger
religion gives significance to hardships endured.
Webber
religion acts as a theodicy for the Priveleged and offers supernatural explanation for deprevation experience.
