Overview
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As you read chapter 15, note Durkheim's analysis of religion and what he believes religion provides society: Social Cohesion, Social Control, and Meaning and Purpose. In particular, think about Social Control and do you think Religion provides society a means of social control?
- Do you think Religion provides society a means of social control? Explain.
- For this discussion list at least three ways/actions, you see religion providing social control in the everyday world? Give examples that affect people in society who do not go to church! For each way/action explain why and whether or not you believe it is positive or negative.
- Discuss how functionalism and conflict theory view religion and its role in society. Which theory do you agree with? Why? Explain.
- Remember to ask your classmates a question at the end of your initial post!
- Remember that all discussions require you to refer to course materials in your initial post!
- Your response should be at least three 8-9 sentence paragraphs (1 paragraph per way/action).