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piesebel

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Discuss the functionalist perspectives on religion.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In contemporary societies the criminal justice system, which includes the police, the courts, and the prisons, is the primary mechanism of _____ social control.
 
  a. external
  b. interior
  c. internal
  d. exterior


Rilsmarie951

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays:

State the functionalist perspective on religion

Describe the three elements (beliefs, practices, and moral community) shared by all

religions according to sociologist Emile Durkheim

Discuss the religious function of meaning and purpose

Discuss the religious function of social cohesion and a sense of belonging

Discuss the religious function of social control and support for the government

Explain civil religion and provide an example

Encourage students to include any personal viewpoints on the functionalist perspectives on

religion in their responses

Answer to Question 2

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