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Religion as a conservative force |
MARX - Most religions have traditional conservative belies about moral issues and oppose changes that allow people more freedom - Catholic Church. Religion also functions to keep things as they are. FUNCTIONALISTS see religion as a conservative force maintaining social stability MARXISTS & FEMINISTS see religion that supports the existing social structure and as a means of social control |
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Religion as a force for change |
WEBER - Argues that the religious views of Calvinism helped to bring about major social change. Calvinism has four main beliefs; Predestination, Divine transcendence, Asceticism and The idea of a vocation. Capitalism didn't take off in India because of the lack of these Calvinist values. |
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Religion and social protest |
BRUCE - The American Civil Rights movement - Religion is an ideological resource. - protesters used religion for motivation and legitimation. They do this by; Taking the moral high ground, Channelling dissent, Acting as an honest broker and mobilising public opinion. The New Christian Right - politically conservative group that wants to make abortion, divorce and homosexually illegal. HOWEVER hasn't been successful as hasn't had the backing. |
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Marxism, religion and change |
They argue that religious ideas can have RELATIVE AUTONOMY - independent from the Capitalist society. BLOCH - Religions have a dual character, sometimes being a force for change (rebellions) as well as stability - can make people dream of a better life. This may lead people to try and create social change. GRAMSCI - Ruling class are able to use ideas such as religion to maintain control. HOWEVER - religion can sometimes challenge the ruling class. |
