Religion as a Conservative Social Force

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What did the early Calvinists believe in that contributed to the spirit of capitalism?

Embracing a life of discipline and hard work (correct)

Advocating for a socialist economy

Living extravagant lives

Promoting a culture of leisure and luxury

In what way did the Arab Spring movement demonstrate religion as a driver of social change?

By supporting oppressive regimes and conservative values

By calling for change against undemocratic rule and other social injustices (correct)

By promoting religious fundamentalism and extremism

By reinforcing undemocratic rule and social injustices

How do feminist theorists view religion in terms of gender roles?

As a tool used by men to oppress women (correct)

As a means to empower women

As a force for gender equality

As irrelevant to gender issues

According to Karl Marx and functionalist theorists, how does religion typically contribute to society's traditional beliefs?

By upholding and legitimizing them Signup and view all the answers

In what way do fundamentalist groups advocating for a return to 'traditional eras' challenge the view of religion as a conservative force?

By seeking to reverse social changes Signup and view all the answers

How do Emile Durkheim and Bronisław Malinowski view the role of religion in reinforcing societal norms?

As reinforcing societal norms Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of religion as a conservative force primarily emphasize?

Maintaining the status quo and social stability Signup and view all the answers

In the context of religion, what does the term 'conservative force' mean?

Preserving existing societal norms and values Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the function of religion as a conservative force in society?

Reinforcing social order and stability Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of society does religion, as a conservative force, primarily aim to preserve?

Maintaining the existing social structure Signup and view all the answers

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What did the early Calvinists believe in that contributed to the spirit of capitalism?

In what way did the Arab Spring movement demonstrate religion as a driver of social change?

How do feminist theorists view religion in terms of gender roles?

According to Karl Marx and functionalist theorists, how does religion typically contribute to society's traditional beliefs?

In what way do fundamentalist groups advocating for a return to 'traditional eras' challenge the view of religion as a conservative force?

How do Emile Durkheim and Bronisław Malinowski view the role of religion in reinforcing societal norms?

What does the concept of religion as a conservative force primarily emphasize?

In the context of religion, what does the term 'conservative force' mean?

How does the text describe the function of religion as a conservative force in society?

What aspect of society does religion, as a conservative force, primarily aim to preserve?

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