Which of These Statements Illustrates the Symbolic Interactionist Perspective on Religion

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements illustrates the symbolic interactionist perspective on religion?

• A) Religion is an "opiate" that soothes distress and prevents social uprising.
• B) A religious belief system may be more compatible with and help to strengthen capitalism.
• C) The teachers of many religions are male, as are the leaders of religious institutions.
• D) Religion provides reference groups that help individuals to define their own identity.

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Definitions:

Boundary Roles

Positions in which organizational members are required to interact with members of other organizations or with the public.

Role Overload

A situation in which the demands and expectations placed on an individual or role exceed the capacity to perform, leading to stress or job dissatisfaction.

Everyday Language

The common vernacular or speech pattern used by the general populace for daily communication.

Stressed

A psychological and physical state resulting from the perception of demands exceeding personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilize.