Religion and Social Change (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What paradoxical role does religion play in society?
What paradoxical role does religion play in society?
Both stabilising & transformative force
How do Hindu beliefs about reincarnation maintain the caste system in India?
How do Hindu beliefs about reincarnation maintain the caste system in India?
By suggesting current status reflects past
How do Marxists view religion's conservative role?
How do Marxists view religion's conservative role?
Enables oppression of working class
What did liberation theology represent in Latin America?
What did liberation theology represent in Latin America?
Linked spiritual salvation with social justice
Which country saw revolutionary forces overthrow oppressive government in 1979 using liberation theology?
Which country saw revolutionary forces overthrow oppressive government in 1979 using liberation theology?
Nicaragua
What role did Reverend Martin Luther King play in 1960s America?
What role did Reverend Martin Luther King play in 1960s America?
Challenged segregation & fought for civil rights
What happened in Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution?
What happened in Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution?
Shah overthrown, Sharia law government set up
Which religious group's beliefs did Weber argue helped create capitalism?
Which religious group's beliefs did Weber argue helped create capitalism?
Calvinist
What psychological effect did Calvinist belief in predestination create?
What psychological effect did Calvinist belief in predestination create?
Enormous anxiety about spiritual status
How did Eisenstadt challenge Weber's theory?
How did Eisenstadt challenge Weber's theory?
Said capitalism arose in Catholic Italy first
What type of NRM is the Unification Church (Moonies) according to Roy Wallis?
What type of NRM is the Unification Church (Moonies) according to Roy Wallis?
World-rejecting
What is Weber's 'theodicy of disprivilege'?
What is Weber's 'theodicy of disprivilege'?
Religious explanations for disadvantage
How has digital technology affected religious practice?
How has digital technology affected religious practice?
Created online prayer groups & chatrooms