Religion as a conservative force: Introduction 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyReligion and beliefsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Emily UffindellCreated on: 04-04-15 15:40 What 2 senses can religion be seen as a conservative force? 1. It is traditonal 2. Functions to conserve/preserve the status quo. 1 of 12 Most religions have traditional conservative beliefs and oppose changes... ...that would allow individuals more freedom in sexual and personal matters. 2 of 12 For example: The Catholic Church forbids divorce/ abortion/ artificial contraception 3 of 12 Most relgions uphold 'family values' and often favour a traditional... ...patriarchal domestic division of labour. 4 of 12 For example: Hinduism endorses male domestic authority and the practice of arranged mar 5 of 12 Functionalists see religion as a conservative force because it functions to maintain... ...social stability and prevent society from disintegrating. 6 of 12 It promotes social solidarity by creating.... ...value consensus and therefore preventing individuals from persuing their own selfish desires and not worrying about society as a whole. 7 of 12 Marxists and feminists see religion as a conservative ideology that prevents... ..social change. 8 of 12 This helps to maintain the status quo which prevents... ...the less powerful from changing things. 9 of 12 Marxists believe that religion legitimates and disguises exploitation and inequality which creates... ...false consciousness (a distorted view of reality which prevents the less powerful from acting to change their situation. 10 of 12 This maintains the stability of .... ...capitalist society. 11 of 12 Why do Feminists see religion as a conservative force? Because it legitimates patriarchal power and maintains women's subordination in the family and wider society. 12 of 12
Unit 3: Role of Religion in Society (Does Religion Promote or inhibit change?) Summary 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating
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