A2 Sociology Revision

carta123

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!?

I gave the answer because i just remembered that we didn't actually learn that through a text book my teacher played an interview Eillen Barker and Eric Kauffman had on Radio 4 so chances are not many people have heard about it yet as its a completely new theory.

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bcfc-drinkuptheecider

What evidence is there that religion is acting in the way Marxists argue?

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well during the fuedal period this was particularily true as religion served to promote the existing heihrachy, with the king at the top appointed by god.
similarilly the opium of the people refers to the fact that religion serves to hide the injustice of the working classes and instead say it is the "will of God"
moreover it says except the problems on earth as we will be equal in heaven

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Jhawkins

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For civil religion, quote Bellah :smile:

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carta123

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!?

I'm not sure if these reasons are from Miller and Hoffman is it Social deprivation which may stem from a lack of power, prestige and status, so they seek this power in religion.

Organismic deprivation, which is experienced by those who suffer physical and mental problems (more likely among women than men). E.g. people may turn to sects in the hope of being healed.

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emma_daton

OP

Why are sects and cults seen as deviant ? :s-smilie:

Is it because they are only supperficial religious movements? they break down eventually unlike the church of england and other established religions?

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Jhawkins

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Because their norms and values are different to that of the mainstream [religious] society.

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bcfc-drinkuptheecider

What evidence is there that religion is acting in the way Marxists argue?

In Christianity, christians are told that they will get their riches in heavon leading them to stay poor and not fight against the capitalist society.

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emma_daton

Why are sects and cults seen as deviant ? :s-smilie:

Is it because they are only supperficial religious movements? they break down eventually unlike the church of england and other established religions?

Because they deviate from the norms and values of society.

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Lou76854

I'm not sure if these reasons are from Miller and Hoffman is it Social deprivation which may stem from a lack of power, prestige and status, so they seek this power in religion.

Organismic deprivation, which is experienced by those who suffer physical and mental problems (more likely among women than men). E.g. people may turn to sects in the hope of being healed.

it is differential socialisation - females are taught to be more submissive, passive and obidient
plus differential roles - women have a lower time at paid work so have more time for the church but also need a sense of identity and belonging that the church can fill

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Jhawkins

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Calvinists. They show how capitalism is a direct product of some religions.

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bcfc-drinkuptheecider

carta123

well during the fuedal period this was particularily true as religion served to promote the existing heihrachy, with the king at the top appointed by god.
similarilly the opium of the people refers to the fact that religion serves to hide the injustice of the working classes and instead say it is the "will of God"
moreover it says except the problems on earth as we will be equal in heaven

Yup, I will also add that the Catholic Church exercises great influence over its members, particularly in 3rd world countries.

Also movements such as the Taliban have reduced the social status of women. This could obviously be used as evidence for the Feminist view of religion.

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Lou76854

Because they deviate from the norms and values of society.

they dont nessecarily break down they usually evolve into denomonations and then into fully formed religions, it can be argued that scientology is now a denomonation

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carta123

they dont nessecarily break down they usually evolve into denomonations and then into fully formed religions, it can be argued that scientology is now a denomonation

Most religions start off as a cult, even Christianity which was once seen as deviant but isn't anymore. Ideas of deviancy change over time as different attitudes and behaviours start becoming normal and people get used to it, homosexuality used to be seen as deviant and was even a crime but its not anymore, this is why all cults and sects are seen as deviant until they become denominations or more mainstream.

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Jhawkins

Calvinists. They show how capitalism is a direct product of some religions.

ye i find it is alot better to use other interpretations to argue with. it shows a clear understanding and shows you have a good depth of Knowlegei think this would be the best answer to that one!!! :smile:

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