Topic 1 - Theories of Religion 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyReligion and beliefsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: TotallyTrekkieCreated on: 03-06-19 19:13 What features of religion does Durkheim argue? The Sacred and the Profane, the Collective Conscience and Cognitive Functions 1 of 11 What feature of religion does Malinowski argue? Psychological functions 2 of 11 What feature of religion does Parsons argue? Legitimisation of norms and values and provides a source of meaning to questions 3 of 11 What feature of religion does Bellah argue? Civil Religion 4 of 11 What does Marx argue is the role of religion? It is an ideological weapon used by the ruling class to legitimise the suffering of the poor 5 of 11 What does Lenin argue is the role of religion? 'Spiritual gin' that confuses the working class and keeps them in their place 6 of 11 What does Marx see religion as a product of? Alienation - workers are alienated because they do no own what they produce. Religion is an opiate to dull the pain of exploitation 7 of 11 What does Althusser say about alienation? It is unscientific, therefore he rejects it 8 of 11 What does Armstrong argue about women in religion? Women's exclusion from the priesthood is evidence for their marginalisation 9 of 11 What does Woodhead argue gives women freedom and respect? Wearing the hijab is a resistance to oppression to Muslim women 10 of 11 What does Rinaldo argue about conservative religions? Woman may still use religion to gain status and respect for their roles in the home and family 11 of 11
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