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What is the sacred according to Dirkheim? |
The scared are things that inspired feelings of awe, fear and wonder. They are surrounded by taboos and prohibition. |
Special feelings. |
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What are the profane according to Dirkheim? |
The profane are things that have no special significance. These are things that are ordinary and mundane. |
Boring. |
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What society did Dirkheim study for his Totemism theory? |
Dirkheim studied the Aruna clan as it is an example of religion in its simplest form. |
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What do the shared rituals of the clan reinforce? |
The shared rituals reinforces the groups solidarity and sense of belonging. |
Home. |
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What does Dirkheim say that the call is actually doing when worshipping the totem? |
Dirkheim says that that clan members are actually worshipping society. The totem inspires feelings of awe because it represents the power of the group. |
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