Ritual (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What is the core definition of ritual in contemporary culture?
What is the core definition of ritual in contemporary culture?
Structured, meaningful acts using symbols
What distinguishes ritual from routine?
What distinguishes ritual from routine?
Rituals carry symbolic meaning & form identity
How do rituals differ from performances?
How do rituals differ from performances?
Rituals transform participants, not entertain
Why do rituals help during times of uncertainty?
Why do rituals help during times of uncertainty?
They provide structure and stability
What did Émile Durkheim call the shared emotional unity created by rituals?
What did Émile Durkheim call the shared emotional unity created by rituals?
Collective effervescence
In the SPACES framework, what does the 'S' at the beginning stand for?
In the SPACES framework, what does the 'S' at the beginning stand for?
Space and timing
What is liminality in ritual contexts?
What is liminality in ritual contexts?
The transitional in-between stage
What is communitas in ritual experience?
What is communitas in ritual experience?
Profound equality & solidarity feeling
Which trend involves designing rituals with cameras and broadcast in mind?
Which trend involves designing rituals with cameras and broadcast in mind?
Mediatisation
What is cultural appropriation in ritual contexts?
What is cultural appropriation in ritual contexts?
Using sacred symbols without consent/context
How do rituals support moral development?
How do rituals support moral development?
By teaching values through participation
What is 'empty formalism' as a ritual problem?
What is 'empty formalism' as a ritual problem?
Participating without genuine engagement
What ritual element do pre-match haka performances in rugby demonstrate?
What ritual element do pre-match haka performances in rugby demonstrate?
Movement and engagement