ÉMile Durkheim Felt That One of the Major Functions of Religion

question 53

Multiple Choice

Émile Durkheim felt that one of the major functions of religion was that it perpetuates:

• A) sexism.
• B) racism.
• C) solidarity.
• D) inequality.

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