Malinowski: Psychological functions
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- Created on: 21-09-14 10:06
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- Malinowski: Psychological functions
- Religion promotes social solidarity by performing psychological functions.
- These help them cope with emotional stress that would undermine social solidarity.
- There are 2 functions where it performs this role:
- Where the outcome is important but uncontrollable thus uncertain.
- In his study of the Trobiand Islanders, Malinowski contrasts lagoon and ocean fishing.
- Lagoon fishing is safe but Ocean fishing is often dangerous and uncertain, so it is always accompanied by "canoe magic," (Rituals to ensure a safe expedition.)
- Gives people a sense of control which eases tension, gives them confidence to undertake hazardous tasks and reinforces group solidarity.
- Lagoon fishing is safe but Ocean fishing is often dangerous and uncertain, so it is always accompanied by "canoe magic," (Rituals to ensure a safe expedition.)
- In his study of the Trobiand Islanders, Malinowski contrasts lagoon and ocean fishing.
- At Times of Life Crisis.
- For example: birth, puberty, marriage and death.
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- Where the outcome is important but uncontrollable thus uncertain.
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