Different Perspectives on Religion

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  • Created on: 28-02-13 14:30
The doctrine or belief that there is only one God
monotheism
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Religion that believes in more than one God
hinduism
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Main function that religion performs according to functionalists
socialisation
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Religion is the "opium of the ......"
masses
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The ideological control that the ruling class elite have over the masses
hegemony
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Howe religion can be used to bring about revolutioin for the working class
liberation theology
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Theory that believes religion is patriarchal
feminism
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sociologist who did a small study of three women who wore veils
Watson
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sociologist who discusses oppression in the Arab world and elsewhere
El Saadawi
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Stark and Bainbridge believe that religion meets the needs of...
individuals
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Critiques of Stark and Bainbridge
Wallis and Bruce
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Social action theory similar to interactionism
phemonology
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An example of a celebrity who has been a member of many religions
Madonna
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Sociologist who believes religion fulfils individuals' emotional needs for security, thus maintaining social solidarity and social order
Durkheim
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Religion that believes in more than one God

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hinduism

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Main function that religion performs according to functionalists

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Religion is the "opium of the ......"

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The ideological control that the ruling class elite have over the masses

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