QuestionAnswerIn what ways does religion serve the role of a social institution?All of theseReligions have a complex and integrated set of norms.Religious practices and beliefs are related to societal values.Religions often meet several basic needs.A cultural universal is something that:is found in all culturesaddresses all aspects of a group’s behavioris based on social normsmay or may not be of value in meeting social needsWhich of the main theoretical perspectives would approach religion from the micro-level, studying how religion impacts an individual’s sense of support and well-being?Symbolic interactionismFunctionalismConflict theoryFeminismWhich perspective most emphasizes the ways in which religion helps keep the social system running smoothly?Functional perspectiveSymbolic interactionist perspectiveConflict perspectiveFeminist perspectiveWhich sociological perspective most emphasizes the ways in which religion helps to maintain social inequalities within a society?Conflict theoryFunctionalSymbolic interactionistFeminist perspectiveWhich of the following do the functionalist and conflict perspectives share?Position that religion relates to social control, enforcing social normsEmphasis on religion as providing social supportBelief that religion helps explain the mysteries of lifeNone of theseThe Protestant work ethic was viewed in terms of its relationship to:capitalismevolution and natural selectiondeterminismprejudice and discriminationYour questions are stored by us to improve Elon.ioPractice this lessonThe content of this course has been taken from the free Sociology textbook by Openstax
