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What is the primary goal of the Functionalist perspective?
What is the primary goal of the Functionalist perspective?
- Stir up conflict and competition in society
- Maintain social order and harmony (correct)
- Encourage individual rights over societal needs
- Promote division among different social groups
Which type of social solidarity is characterized by social cohesion based on similar values and beliefs?
Which type of social solidarity is characterized by social cohesion based on similar values and beliefs?
- Individual Solidarity
- Organic Solidarity
- Cultural Solidarity
- Mechanical Solidarity (correct)
According to Edward Burnett Tylor's evolutionist perspective, what belief system eventually led to the monotheistic concept of religion?
According to Edward Burnett Tylor's evolutionist perspective, what belief system eventually led to the monotheistic concept of religion?
- Atheism
- Animism
- Secularism
- Polytheism (correct)
Which school of thought studied human behavior from a sociological framework focusing on societal solidarity and the social impact of rites?
Which school of thought studied human behavior from a sociological framework focusing on societal solidarity and the social impact of rites?
What does the Conflict Perspective focus on?
What does the Conflict Perspective focus on?
In which society does Organic Solidarity occur?
In which society does Organic Solidarity occur?
What is the term for unintentional and not obvious functions of social structures according to Tylor's evolutionary perspective?
What is the term for unintentional and not obvious functions of social structures according to Tylor's evolutionary perspective?
Which intellectual perspective considered the belief in spiritual beings as a foundational stage in the evolution of religion?
Which intellectual perspective considered the belief in spiritual beings as a foundational stage in the evolution of religion?
What is the primary method of human communication?
What is the primary method of human communication?
What does anthropology study in relation to humanity?
What does anthropology study in relation to humanity?
What is the term for a significant disruption in government leadership or policies?
What is the term for a significant disruption in government leadership or policies?
What does the term 'Unity in diversity' refer to?
What does the term 'Unity in diversity' refer to?
What is the definition of society?
What is the definition of society?
Which field of study observes commonalities among people such as tradition and language?
Which field of study observes commonalities among people such as tradition and language?
What is the essence of anthropology according to the text?
What is the essence of anthropology according to the text?
What do cultural values represent according to the text?
What do cultural values represent according to the text?
What does politics deal with according to the text?
What does politics deal with according to the text?
In which field is Franz Boas considered the father of modern studies?
In which field is Franz Boas considered the father of modern studies?
