RLG210Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Richard Bulliet, New Religious Movement, Hierarchical Organization

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Importance of religiousity determined systems of life-regulation for economics. Humans seek supernatural support and aid to prosper and have a long earth o life: mass religiosity. Ex = health, wealth, status, power, etc. (earth-bound things) Is beliefs in: o o (a) magical assistance, and r itual or sacramental grace/environment (b) faith in the redeeming power of a savior god, saintly beings or priesthoods: tr gger. Creators in religion and carriers in religion o: founders of major religion o. Charismatics or virtuosi (moses and the hebrew prophets buddha: founders must find followers and disciples o. Messenger/ creator + message + audience/followers = a new religious movement: followers are socially stratified. Tension between tradition and charisma by weber: humans prefer order, stability more than innovation, religion is the most conservative of social institutions. Change eventually will undermine the sacred religious t ruths.

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Research indicates that people who have heartfelt religious convictions a. are happier than people who are non-religious. b. are less happy than people who are non-religious. c. are more likely to be happy than people who are non-religious. d. are less happy than people who are non-religious because they have less community support. Q7. Many people share a sense of economic decline today, even though a. productivity is on the rise. b. cost of living remains stable. c. our society is more affluent than ever. d. the upper class is probably smaller than previously. Q8. A teacher takes notes while watching students on the playground to see if differences in play behavior are associated with discipline problems in class. The teacher is using which of the following research methods? a. survey b. case study c. experimentation d. naturalistic observation Getting hungry upon hearing the advertising tune for a fast-food chain is an example of ____ conditioning. a. operant b. social c. classical d. emotional

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23. Gender-based violence in the workplace can lead to which ofthe following harmful impacts on sex workersâ lives?

		PTSD and Depression
		STIs
		Drug abuse
		Sexual violence
		All of the above

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How is the concept of the "naturalization" of gender differences used and to what ends (in academic work on gender)?

		An increasingly popular scientific approach that demonstrates that these gender differences are based in biology rather than social processes.
		A critique of the ways in which ânaturalisticâ (physiological) explanations of gender difference are supported by culture, mass media, religion, knowledge systems (e.g., science and medicine).
		An important part of the self-help movement that shows that gender differences are normal, natural, and to be expected, that conflict arises out of the mistaken assumption that such differences can and should be changed, a set of exercises meant to help individuals come to terms with their inner essence.

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One basic argument about why capitalism gave rise to the welfare state is that:

Capitalist societies have complex institutional sets that lead to major roles for the state.

Wealth and the commercial impulse make people more peaceful toward one another.

The United States, the leading capitalist country, was where the welfare state originated.

Capitalism gave rise to the religious and community institutions that provide welfare.

11)

A perspective on the welfare state that emphasizes mobilization and political action might argue which of the following are important in shaping outcomes?

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Citizens who benefit from the welfare state are more likely to vote and secure their interests.

Welfare states have made mobilization and political action more feasible for all.

Welfare states may be a compromise among political interests, such as business and labor.

Negotiations among bureaucrats determine which welfare recipients deserve which benefits.

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National defense, basic infrastructure, and a healthy environment are examples of _________.

Welfare state services

Market institutions

Public goods

Democratic tools

13)

The term âinvisible handâ is likely to be found about:

Neoliberalism

Statism

Marxism

Privatization

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