Religion in Sociology - Marxist 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyReligion and beliefsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: XxNieve_LouisexXCreated on: 11-03-18 21:14 What view contrasts with Marxists drastically? Functionalists 1 of 16 How do Marxists view society? See society as divided into two classes, one which exploits the labour of the others 2 of 16 What do they call these classes? The capitalist class and the working class 3 of 16 What is there a high possibilities of in this kind of society? Class conflict 4 of 16 What did Marx predict with this? That the working-class would ultimately become conscious after exploitation and unite to overthrow capitalism 5 of 16 For Marx, how does he define ideology? Is belief system that distorts people's perception of reality in ways that serve the interests of the ruling class 6 of 16 How does Marx view religion? And why? Religion operates as an ideological weapon used by the ruling class to justify the suffering of the poor as something inevitable and god-given 7 of 16 How does religion mislead the poor? Into believing that their suffering is virtuous and that they will be favoured in the afterlife 8 of 16 Define false consciousness A distorted view of reality that prevents the poor from acting to change their situation 9 of 16 How does Lenin describe religion? As 'spiritual gin' - an intoxicant doled out to the masses by the ruling class to confuse them and keep them in their place 10 of 16 Define what the Divine Right of Kings was? In 16th century, the King is God's representative on earth is owed total obedience 11 of 16 How does Marx also see religion? As a product of alienation 12 of 16 Define alienation Involves becoming separated from or losing control over something that one has produced or created 13 of 16 Why is alienation more common in the working class? They do not own what they produce and have no control over the production process, thus no freedom to express their true nature as creative beings 14 of 16 Where does alienation reach its peak? Where eorkers endlessly repeat the same minute task devoid of all meaning or skill 15 of 16 Quote from Marx about religion Religion 'is the opium of the people' - religion acts as an opiate to dull the pain of exploitation 16 of 16
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