A2 Sociology Revision

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Lou76854

Feminists and Marxists?

Which sociologist said this about new religious movements "they are merely an extention to the doctors surgery"?

it was functionalist and marxists, functionalist looking at the positive and as ever marxists looking at the negative aspects!

and im tempted to say Weber but im not sure!!! that was hard

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Petit chou

carta123

it was functionalist and marxists, functionalist looking at the positive and as ever marxists looking at the negative aspects!

and im tempted to say Weber but im not sure!!! that was hard

I thought it was Functionalists, i originally wrote it as Marxists and Functionalists use the same methodology only ones positive and the other negative but for some reason an incling at the back of my mind told me to change it to feminists lol.

And nope it was Steve Bruce, Weber is the one that says 'it depends', basically sits on the fence lol.

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Petit chou

Which sociologist came up with the 3 different types of NRMs and what are they?

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carta123

Erm my turn then.... the fusion of the christian faith and marxism is what???

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carta123

Lou76854

Which sociologist came up with the 3 different types of NRMs and what are they?

Wallis in 1984 and they were

world affirming groups
world rejecting groups
world accomodating groups

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Petit chou

carta123

Wallis in 1984 and they were

world affirming groups
world rejecting groups
world accomodating groups

Correct

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Petit chou

carta123

Erm my turn then.... the fusion of the christian faith and marxism is what???

Liberation Theology

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carta123

define a cult
define a sect

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carta123

Lou76854

Liberation Theology

correct

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Petit chou

Which contemporary sociologist came up with the form of religion known as Shielaism?

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bcfc-drinkuptheecider

Give two criticisms for both Marxist and functionalist approach to religion....

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Petit chou

carta123

define a cult
define a sect

A cult is an inclusive religion which varies in size and can be local, national or international. It is often short lived and dies out with the leader. No monopoly, borrows from a range of sources. Memborship is flexible. Falls under World Affirming.

A sect is a local (or national) religion which is small and exclusive. Mo professional clergy or beureacratic structure. Sometimes more than a generation, may evolve into a denomination. Monopoly views of the truth, aim to re-establish fundamental truths. Has exceptional commitment and members often move away from society and form their own community. Falls under world rejecting.

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bcfc-drinkuptheecider

carta123

define a cult
define a sect

Sect - Claim monopoly over the truth
Small radical movements
Seperate from the state
Intolerant to other religious organisations
Appeal... Those who are dissatisfied with mainstream religion

Cults - Bruce defined them as movements without a fixed set of beliefs.

Don't have much on cults...

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carta123

Lou76854

Which contemporary sociologist came up with the form of religion known as Shielaism?

does it come under the holistic mileu?

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Petit chou

bcfc-drinkuptheecider

Give two criticisms for both Marxist and functionalist approach to religion....

Marxists focus too much on ecnomicas and class. Also some religions want change such as Islam.

Functionalists concentrate too much on the positive. They only look at groups and not individuals.

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Petit chou

carta123

does it come under the holistic mileu?

Nope, but you have come across this sociologist before especially in methods.

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carta123

bcfc-drinkuptheecider

Give two criticisms for both Marxist and functionalist approach to religion....

marxism = the ideological power of the church is undermined by the fact that fewer than 10% attend church
the church is sometimes used as a force AGAINST the rulling class

functionalism = Durkheims evidence is based on flawed evidence
also fails to recognise secularisation

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Petit chou

Shielaism was put forward by Eileen Barker and can be used in a secularisation essay. Shielaism is a persons own belief systems which aren't apart of an actual organised religion.

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Petit chou

Define a Civil Religion.

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carta123

Lou76854

Nope, but you have come across this sociologist before especially in methods.

ok im going to need another clue!
but whilst you give me that hers your question
what are the two reasons Miller and hoffman give for the higher rate of religiosity in women!?