Practice Flashcards: A-Level Sociology: beliefs in society | Zestly

Question 1

Substantive definition

Accepted Answer

Defines religion by its content, such as belief in the supernatural or a god. The common mistake is assuming this is the only 'real' definition of religion.

Question 2

Functional definition

Accepted Answer

Defines religion by what it does for society, such as creating social cohesion. The common mistake is assuming any group that creates cohesion is a religion.

Question 3

The sacred and the profane

Accepted Answer

The sacred are things set apart and treated with awe; the profane are the mundane, everyday things. The mistake is thinking the sacred must be 'good' or 'holy'.

Question 4

Civil religion

Question 5

Church

Question 6

Denomination

Question 7

Sect

Question 8

Cult

Question 9

New religious movement

Question 10

Secularisation

Question 11

Disengagement

Question 12

Desacralisation

Question 13

Ideology

Question 14

Fundamentalism