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Religion as a social institution

Religion as a social institution

Concept map linking religion to functionalism, Marxism and feminism, Weberian ideas, and secularisation and change Sociologists study religion as a social institution that shapes identity, belonging, morality and power. They are not trying to prove whether beliefs are true, but asking what religion does in social life.

Religion Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Sociology
  3. /Religion

Step-by-step lessons on Eduqas A Level Sociology Religion. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a strong grasp of the core sociological perspectives (functionalism, Marxism, feminism, interactionism) early, since they underpin evaluation across every topic and exam question.

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