Emile Durkheim's definition of religion is centered on those ...

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Emile Durkheim's definition of religion is centered on those parts of society that are considered sacred. How does Durkheim explain the sacred in society? In your answer describe at least three examples of sacred elements in contemporary society.
 
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Question 2

Institutionalization is best understood as when __________.
 
  a. groups try to formalize norms, rules, or practices that people were doing informally
  b. businesses progress from small to multinational corporations
  c. an organization resists social protest and refuses to adapt to social norms
  d. new social roles and formal organizations are established

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Answer to Question 1

Durkheim believed that particular parts of society were treated with exceptional deference and held in higher regard by members of society than everyday objects. In Durkheim's estimation, objects, places, beliefs and behaviors can all be considered sacred to particular groups. For example, a place such as the baseball stadium in Boston called Fenway Park might be considered sacred by a dedicated Red Sox fan, the American flag is also considered to be a sacred object with no real direct connection to religion, and finally, the ritual of marriage can be enacted in a church or at the town hall, but it is still seen as a sacred ritual despite its location. Examples will vary.

Answer to Question 2

a