Sociology of Religion: Durkheim & Malinowski PDF
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This is a sociology of religion past paper focusing on the works of Durkheim and Malinowski. The questions cover perspectives on religion's function, criticism of various theories, and the role of religion in culture and social change. Detailed analysis of social behaviors and cultural rituals is also included.
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Sociology of Religion: Durkheim & Malinowski Your Name: 1. How does religion function as a mechanism of adjustment for individuals facing life's challenges? 2. What is the main criticism of Parsons' view on the universal acceptance of core religious values? 3. Define civil religion as introduced...
Sociology of Religion: Durkheim & Malinowski Your Name: 1. How does religion function as a mechanism of adjustment for individuals facing life's challenges? 2. What is the main criticism of Parsons' view on the universal acceptance of core religious values? 3. Define civil religion as introduced by Robert Bellah. 4. According to Bellah, how does American civil religion manifest in society? 5. What is Clifford Geertz’s perspective on religion's role in culture? 6. How does Geertz describe the dual role of religion in shaping reality? 7. What does Max Weber argue about the relationship between religion and social change? 8. What criticism is leveled at Geertz's theory regarding the role of power in religion? 9. How does Durkheim distinguish between the sacred and the profane, and why is this distinction important? 10. What role does totemism play in Durkheim's understanding of collective conscience? 11. In what ways does Malinowski argue that religion provides psychological functions during life crises? 12. What was Malinowski's observation regarding the Trobriand Islanders and their fishing rituals? 13. According to Parsons, how does religion contribute to social order and stability? 14. What are some criticisms of Durkheim's approach to studying religion? 15. How do Malinowski’s views on religion contrast with the idea that it can also lead to conflict? 16. What does Durkheim mean by 'collective effervescence,' and how does it relate to social solidarity?
