Evaluation of Marxism (religion) 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyReligion and beliefsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Emily UffindellCreated on: 31-03-15 17:37 Marx shows how religion may be a tool of... ...oppression that masks exploitation and creates false consciousness. 1 of 6 However, he ignores the positive functions of religions such as: Peforming psychological functions such as helping people to adjust to misfortune (Malinowski). 2 of 6 However, neo-marxists see certain forms of religion as assisting rather than hindering... ...the development of class consciousness (awareness of exploitation). 3 of 6 Why does Althusser reject the concept of alienation being an inadequate basis for a theory of religion? It is 'unscientific' as it is based on the romantic idea that human beings have a 'true self.' 4 of 6 Religion does not necessarily function effectively as... ...an ideology to control the population. 5 of 6 What did Abecrombie and Turner argue? In pre-capitalist society, whilst Christianity was a major element of ruling-class ideology, it had only limited impact on the peasantry. 6 of 6
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