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Examine and evaluate the view that religion leads to social change
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Examine and evaluate the view that religion leads to social change Religion has two meanings in sociology, the inclusive definition also known, as the functional definition is the most general and refers to following a set of rules or rituals. This could include football and vegetarianism, as well as more traditional religions such as Christianity and Judaism. The exclusive definition, also known as the substantive, requires a belief in a god or similar higher being. This is the definition I will be using for my essay. Social change is the process of a society moving on either slowly by evolution as believed by functionalists or quickly by revolution as believed by Marxists. Most sociologists argue that religion doesn't lead to social change. Functionalists believe it creates consensus so there is no need for change. Feminists believe that because religion is patriarchal men it prevents social change by using god to suppress women...
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