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Durkheim's 4 main points in religion |
1. Sacred & Profane 2. Totemism 3. Collective conscience 4. Prevention of anomie |
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1. Sacred & Profane |
Sacred - Things that are Holy e.g. the Cross Profane - Things that have no religious importance/meaning
This is vital with the rituals that support the religious beliefs in the sacred, collectively done rituals performed by a group |
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2. Totenism |
Australian aboriginal tribe - Come together to perform rituals. - The totem clan emblem is usually a plant or animal that symbolises the clan's identity - Rituals serve to reinforce the group's solidarity and sense of belonging. - When they worship Totenism they're actually worshipping society. |
Australians |
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3. Collective Conscience |
- Shared norms and values that make social life and cooperation possible - Without this society would disintegrate (can talk about Parsons' 4 functional prerequisites) - Shared rituals remind them that they're part of a single moral community |
Sharing |
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4. Preventing Anomie |
- Anomie is a state of confusion, which could leave people not knowing how to behave to one another. - Religion prevents this by encouraging awareness and supporting the individual e.g. ceremonies |
Normlessness |
