Emile Durkheim Pointed to Three Societal Functions of Religion

question 119

Multiple Choice

Emile Durkheim pointed to three societal functions of religion. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• A) providing social control
• B) providing meaning and purpose
• C) increasing social cohesion
• D) increasing social conflict

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