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According to Durkheim, what role does religion play in society?
According to Durkheim, what role does religion play in society?
- Maintains social integration and prevents normlessness (correct)
- Advances economic productivity and efficiency
- Promotes individualism and independence
- Encourages deviant behavior and conflict
How does Marxism view religion in terms of social control?
How does Marxism view religion in terms of social control?
- As a means of creating and recreating totems
- As an ideological apparatus for social control and exploitation (correct)
- As a tool for promoting egalitarianism
- As a force that encourages political revolution
According to Max Weber, what role does religion play in relation to capitalism?
According to Max Weber, what role does religion play in relation to capitalism?
- Religion encourages socialist economic systems
- Religion promotes rational economic behavior conducive to capitalism (correct)
- Religion hinders technological advancements in capitalism
- Religion limits the development of capitalism
What is a common criticism of Max Weber's theory of religion and capitalism?
What is a common criticism of Max Weber's theory of religion and capitalism?
According to Max Weber, what role did hard work and material success play in demonstrating God's favor and guaranteeing a place in heaven?
According to Max Weber, what role did hard work and material success play in demonstrating God's favor and guaranteeing a place in heaven?
How did some critics challenge Max Weber's theory linking Calvinism to the rise of capitalism?
How did some critics challenge Max Weber's theory linking Calvinism to the rise of capitalism?
According to materials used in this course, religions that emphasize strong moral codes contribute to encouraging social change by_________________
According to materials used in this course, religions that emphasize strong moral codes contribute to encouraging social change by_________________
In this course, it has been established that organized religion's structure influences societal norms and values because it ______________________________
In this course, it has been established that organized religion's structure influences societal norms and values because it ______________________________
According to Durkheim, what type of solidarity is characterized by strong collective consciousness and leads individuals to commit altruistic suicide?
According to Durkheim, what type of solidarity is characterized by strong collective consciousness and leads individuals to commit altruistic suicide?
What concept in Durkheim's theory of religion suggests that individuals are actually worshipping society when worshipping a totem?
What concept in Durkheim's theory of religion suggests that individuals are actually worshipping society when worshipping a totem?
What criticism is often directed at Max Weber's theory of capitalism regarding religion's impact?
What criticism is often directed at Max Weber's theory of capitalism regarding religion's impact?
