Sociology Unit 3 - Functionalism and Religion.
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- Functionalist
- Durkheim
- Defines religion it terms of the sacred and profane.
- Totenism.
- Brought the group together. in effect they were "Worshipping Society"
- Four Functions.
- Socialisation / Value Consensus
- Social integration / Solidarity
- Preventing Anomie
- Cognitive Function.
- Criticisms.
- Relied heavily on Secondary data
- Hamilton - May only be relevant to small scale non literate societies.
- Hamilton - Durk. over states the degree to which we are guided by common values. Rel can cause Conflict.
- Malinowski
- Adds on to Durk. theory that it reinforces Social Solidarity.
- Differs in the fact it focuses on the individual and their psychological needs.
- Function 1 - Outcome is important but uncontrollable
- Function 2 - Religion and Life Crisis
- Criticisms
- Exaggerates the importance of religious rituals in helping people to cope with people with stress and uncertainty
- Parsons
- Religion provides core values and is a central part of society
- Religion gives meaning to life and answers a persons questions about the world they live in
- Herberg
- Religion helps integrate immigrant communities
- Bellah
- Civil Religion in America. Generates a widespread loyalty in the nation.
- Durkheim
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