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functionalism - Coggle Diagram
functionalism
parsons
cultural systems
human actions directed by social system
cultural system
general guidelines for beliefs/ values
secondary socialisation
e.g 10 commandments
murder is illegal
religion serves certain problems
unforseen events
uncertainty
durkheim
the collective conscience
religious symbols = collective identity
societies divide world into:
sacred
profound
arunta tribe
totenism
sacred symbols
totem is the embelem
unity
reinforce social solidarity
moral bonds
worship god
worship society
society stands as an object of religious reverance
malinowski
trobriand islanders
pre-literacy
rely on religious rituals/ practices in emotional crisis
function of religion is to deal w/ emotional stress
not dealt with = dysfunctional society
bellah
civil religion
loyalty to the state
e.g americanism
pledge alligence to the flag
american god
shils + young
UK's civil religion
the coronation
assert solidarity of royal family