Beliefs in society

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What does Functionalism say about the role of religion in society?

Functionalism views religion as maintaining social order and integration, providing shared values and norms.

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What is Marxism's perspective on religion?

Marxism argues that religion is the "opiate of the masses" and serves to maintain the power of the ruling class by justifying inequality.

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How does Feminism view religion?

Feminists see religion as reinforcing patriarchy, with practices and beliefs that marginalize women and legitimize male dominance.

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What is secularisation?

Secularisation refers to the decline in religious influence and authority in public life and individual belief systems.

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How might religion act as both a conservative and a force for change?

  • Religion can preserve traditional values and social structures (conservative) while also inspiring social movements and challenges to inequality (force for change).

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What are the key arguments for the idea of secularisation in modern society?

Declining church attendance and influence

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What are the key arguments against the idea of secularisation in modern society?

Growth of new religious movements, religious revival in some areas.

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