Religion as a conservative force topic 2 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyReligion and beliefsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Chelsea PeachCreated on: 25-04-14 10:45 Define conservative force Keeping things the same 1 of 6 Identify two ways religion is a conservative force. 1) It is traditional, defnding customs and moral views. 2) Conserves things, stabilising society. 2 of 6 Conservative religious beliefs: Opposes change allowing freedom. E.G. Catholic church (abortion, homosexuality, contraception) Upholds family values, division of labour (vows) 3 of 6 Functionalist persepctive of religion as a conservative force Social stability maintained, prevents disintegration. Value consensus reduces chance of collapsing and pursing self-interest. Prevents disruption. 4 of 6 Marxist perspective of religion as a conservative force Ideology preventing change. Legitimates explotation, FCC preventing revolution. 5 of 6 Feminist persepctive of religion as a conservative force Ideology legitimating patriarchy. Maintains womens subordination in the family and wider society. 6 of 6
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