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Today Religion Spirituality Real World Connections

Today Religion Spirituality Real World Connections. Paper due next class November 5th (MW students) November 6th (TTH students) Details on website: www.Soc101.weebly.com. Family-3 Major Theories. Structural Functionalism Conflict Theory Symbolic Interactionsim .

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Today Religion Spirituality Real World Connections

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  1. Today • Religion • Spirituality • Real World Connections Paper due next class November 5th (MW students) November 6th (TTH students) Details on website: www.Soc101.weebly.com

  2. Family-3 Major Theories • Structural Functionalism • Conflict Theory • Symbolic Interactionsim

  3. Structural Functionalist Perspective Family is back bone of society: • Replenishes population • Socializes children • Provides emotional and physical care • Traditional roles keep families together

  4. Conflict Perspective Unequal power distribution in marriages • Why do women take their husbands last name? • Why do children take the father’s last name? • Traditional roles require “domestic slavery” of the wife-no income or status • Even today working women still do more of the housework

  5. Symbolic Interactionist Perspective Social meanings connected to divorce, single parenthood, and cohabitation. • “Visitation rights” • “Single mom” • “Living in sin”

  6. Conflict Perspective Focuses on power distribution in marriages • Why do women take their husbands last name? • Why do children take the father’s last name? • Traditional roles required “domestic slavery” of the wife-no income or status • Even today working women still do more of the housework

  7. Extra Credit Quiz Clear off desks 5 minutes to answer 3 questions

  8. What is religion? • A system of beliefs and practices that unites believers into a moral community

  9. Religion in today’s world 1 minute quick write: Think of religion as a structural functionalist. How is religion functional in society? How does it help?

  10. Functions of religion in today’s world • Religion can be functional: • Place for emotional support • Safe place to be after school

  11. Functions of religion in today’s world Religion can be functional: 3. Support for couples having marriage difficulty 4. Support for those with depression

  12. Function of religion in today’s world Religion can be functional: 5. Promotes community service

  13. Function of religion in today’s world Religion can be functional: 6. Interfaith dialogue

  14. Dysfunctions: Groups that misuse religion Matt Hale World Church of The Creator Malala Yousafzai

  15. To what degree is religion a part of your life? 1. Religion is a huge part of my life. My religious views guide my day to day actions. 2. Religion is part of my life. I pray/mediate/attend religious services often. 3. I believe in my religion but don’t practice it that much. 4. I believe in God/a higher power but no particular religion. 5. I am spiritual not religious. 6. I do not believe in God or have a religion. 7. Prefer not to state.

  16. Sociological Theories of Religion Emile Durkheim • Religion is functional for society • Holds societies together • 15 years studying indigenous people of Australia

  17. Sociological Theories of Religion Emile Durkheim Studied religions around the world India and the Far East. Found no society without religion 3 basic elements of religion worldwide: • Beliefs some things are sacred • Practices centering on sacred things • A Moral Community resulting from a group’s beliefs and practices 1912

  18. Sociological Theories of Religion Max Weber • Religious beliefs lead to action or inaction • Shape a person's image of the world

  19. Sociological Theories of Religion Max Weber • People need to know why there is undeserved good fortune and suffering in the world. • Religion offers answers

  20. Sociological Theories of Religion Max Weber • Saw capitalism did well in only certain parts of Europe • Before people worked just enough to meet their basic needs, not to save, invest, or earn surplus: Spirit of Capitalism • Protestant beliefs helped capitalism grow 1934

  21. Sociological Theories of Religion Karl Marx • Religion is used to oppress people • “Religion is the sigh of oppressed people, the sentiment of a heartless world…the opiate of the masses.” • Oppressed workers find escape in religion • Diverts attention towards the afterlife 1848

  22. Sociological Theories of Religion Karl Marx Religion is used to legitimize inequality • Divine rights of kings • Pharaoh as God • Manifest Destiny

  23. Answer the questions while watching I Am.In-class Extra Credit Option:Type your responses and turn in next week for 1 point extra credit (will count in addition to the 5 points possible)

  24. Real world connections: Religion in the news • Work in groups of 6 • Each person reads ONE of the article excerpts • Summarize the article for your group and discuss what you think of it 1. Orthodox Jewish community 2. Harding University and Christian Club 3. Vatican and Child Abuse 4.Belgium and Muslim Women’s Veils 5. Protesters Denounce Planned Mosque in Temecula 6. Religious Leaders Meet for Interfaith Peace Dialogue

  25. Next class = Paper due November 5th (MW students) November 6th (TTH students) Details on website: www.Soc101.weebly.com

  26. What is religion? • View A Comparison of Religious Thought

  27. Extra Credit Videos related to religion Axis of Evil Comedy Tour The Calling God In America National Geographic: Inside Mecca

  28. Extra Credit 4 point optionImportant Sociologists • 5 minute Power Point Presentation • Select a sociologist. Describe the following: brief background of their life, 2 major contributions to sociology, how is their work relevant today?  • Present on Nov 5th MW class) Nov 6th (TTH class) • Choose the sociologist in class today by signing up

  29. Before next week: Extra Credit Power Points: save to flash drive, e-mail me a copy ahead of time, save as 97-2003 version Paper due November 5th (MW students) November 6th (TTH students)

  30. Extra Credit • Take advantage of extra credit if: • You do not participate in whole class discussions • Did not score well on a quiz or paper • Did not turn in every assignment • Have been late more than once • Have been absent more than once

  31. Extra Credit: Hip Hop Choose a hip hop song that highlights a social problem, says something about society, or gives insight into a subculture.

  32. Understanding Religion What is Religion? • A system of beliefs and practices related to sacred things that unites believers into a moral community. Christianity Islam

  33. Prevailing religions world wide

  34. Sociological Theories of Religion Emile Durkheim • Wrote Elementary Forms of Religious Life • We perceive a force greater than ourselves, which is our social life, and give that perception a supernatural face • Religion is an expression of our collective consciousness.

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