Functionalists Maintain That Religion Must Serve Some Vital Social Function

question 24

Multiple Choice

Functionalists maintain that religion must serve some vital social function because

• A)there are very few atheists in the world.
• B)all people turn to religion in times of deep distress.
• C)some form of religion has existed as long as humans have been around.
• D)people who communicate with their God find extraordinary strength.

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Definitions:

Patriarchy

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Vectors of Oppression

Conceptual frameworks used to understand how various forms of social, political, and economic discrimination intersect and affect individuals and groups.

Historical Materialism

A Marxist theory that posits societal development and changes are primarily driven by material conditions and economic factors.

Material Feminism

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