Theories of Religion (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What is a key limitation of substantive definitions of religion?
What is a key limitation of substantive definitions of religion?
They exclude belief systems like Buddhism
Which definitional approach examines what religion does for individuals and society?
Which definitional approach examines what religion does for individuals and society?
Functional
According to Durkheim, what does sacred worship of totems essentially represent?
According to Durkheim, what does sacred worship of totems essentially represent?
Worshipping society itself
What did Bellah (1967) introduce as functioning similarly to traditional religion?
What did Bellah (1967) introduce as functioning similarly to traditional religion?
Civil religion
What did Malinowski focus on regarding religion's role?
What did Malinowski focus on regarding religion's role?
Coping with emotional stress
According to feminists, what role are women limited to within religion?
According to feminists, what role are women limited to within religion?
Primary caregiver
What did Simone de Beauvoir argue religion promotes for women?
What did Simone de Beauvoir argue religion promotes for women?
Suffering now for equality in heaven
How are women often portrayed in religious contexts according to feminists?
How are women often portrayed in religious contexts according to feminists?
As temptresses
How did Marx describe religion's effect on oppressed people?
How did Marx describe religion's effect on oppressed people?
The opium of the people
What does false consciousness mean in Marxist theory?
What does false consciousness mean in Marxist theory?
Unawareness of how unfair society is
How do Marxists say religion justifies social inequality?
How do Marxists say religion justifies social inequality?
By promising an afterlife reward
What do postmodernists say people no longer believe in?
What do postmodernists say people no longer believe in?
Metanarratives
What has happened to church attendance in postmodern society?
What has happened to church attendance in postmodern society?
Decreased