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1
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What are the two ways in which religion can be seen as a conservative force?

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  1. Religion defends traditional customs, institutions and views.
  2. Religion functions to conserve society’s values and maintain the status quo.
2
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What do most religions have traditional beliefs about?

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Abortion, homosexuality and divorce.

3
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What is the belief that the man is the head of the house embedded in?

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The marriage ceremony of the Church of England in 1602.

4
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Which religion promotes male authority and the practice of arranged marriage?

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Hinduism.

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In what way do functionalists see religion as a conservative force?

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It maintains social stability and prevents society from disintegrating by creating a value consensus.

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In what way do Marxists see religion as a conservative force?

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Religion legitimises inequality and creates a false consciousness to prevent revolution.

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In what way do feminists see religion as a conservative force?

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Religion legitimises patriarchal power and helps to maintain women’s subordination.