A Criticism of the Symbolic Interactionists Is That They

question 70

Multiple Choice

A criticism of the symbolic interactionists is that they:

• A) view religion as an opiate of the people.
• B) attach too much credence to Marx's concept of false consciousness.
• C) ignore the positive effect of religion on physical and emotional health.
• D) overlook the ways that religion promotes social inequality at the macro level.
• E) believe that religion is indispensable to leading a good life.

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