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Religion & Social Change (Religion as a conservative force (Despite…
Religion & Social Change
Sociologists don't agree on what meant is meant by social change. Social change is about major changes in the structure of society.
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In particular circumstances, religious ideas promote social change and override ruling class ideology.
The only places which people can gather safely in large numbers are religious places (churches, temples, mosques)
Political leaders are reluctant to challenge religious leaders because they're considered 'sacred' and it would be a very controversial issue.
This means religious figures have the ability to lead their people into political activism (people feel confident in upholding their views).
Evidence: Christian Churches were involved in the overthrow of communism in Eastern Europe. Martin Luther King and Civil rights.
Islamic revolution in Iran 1979.
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