Which of these statements illustrates the symbolic interactionist perspective on religion?
a. Religion is an "opiate" that soothes distress and prevents social uprising
b. A religious belief system may be more compatible with and help to strengthen capitalism.
c. The teachers of many religions are male, as are the leaders of religious institutions.
d. Religion provides reference groups that help individuals to define their own identity.
d
You might also like to view...
The theorist who coined the term "human ecology" to explain how people adapt to their environment is __________
a. Emile Durkheim b. Chauncey Harris c. Robert Park d. Talcott Parsons
Juveniles are subject to the same legal process and types of punishment as adults, only in a different system
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Union membership has several consequences. Which is one of these consequences?
A. Unions help workers get job promotions. B. Unions help black workers obtain higher pay, but do less for white, Asian, and Hispanic workers. C. Unions help workers gain fringe benefits from their employers. D. Unions help male workers obtain higher pay but do less for female workers.
The sociological imagination has the capacity to shift from the political to the ______ perspective.
a. criminological b. sociological c. gerontological d. psychological