SOCL 2001 Lecture : Sociology Notes 3
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& family realms) family vs. household: household: ppl who live together. Education, income, communication divorce: bad psychological effect on children/makes thm mature earlier family variations: cohabitation:(this # has doubled)young ppl: trial marriage/older ppl: sub to marriage. It consists of ppls beliefs, community of believers, & rituals or ceremonies. Each of the great religions reflects the values & social structures of societies. Religion can influence ppl in non- religious ways. Religions can be functional as well as dysfunctional. Conflict: legitimization of inequalities, status quo, segregation marx didn"t like religion that much b/c it was so powerful to keep ppl suppressed & not speak up for what they believe in. These don"t only have difference in faith but also in life styles. Ecumenism: trend for diff denominations to join together in pursuit of common interests in a spirit of worldwide christian unity religion in england:2 choices: belong to the church of england or don"t communist countries: many comm.
