What is the difference between the sacred and the profane?

What will be an ideal response?


The sacred consists of events and things that we hold in awe and reverence—what we can neither understand nor control. The profane represents all that is routine and taken for granted in the everyday world, things that are known and familiar and that we can control, understand, and manipulate.

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Durkheim concluded that religion is more __________ than __________

More Than a. social supernatural b. gesellschaft gemeinschaft c. gemeinschaft gesellschaft d. supernatural social

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The perspective that would explain deviant sexuality by disrupted role relationships, a

breakdown of social norms and controls, or an inefficient legal system is the a. Functionalist viewpoint. b. Conflict viewpoint. c. Feminist viewpoint. d. Interactionist viewpoint.

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Which of the following factors contributes to poorer health among racial and ethnic minorities compared to whites in the U.S.? a. They have higher socieconomic levels

b. They have greater access to preventive care. c. They experience less exposure to environmental hazards. d. There are lifestyle differences lifestyle differences.

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Socialization occurs throughout the life cycle. Into what role have you been socialized most recently? Who were the primary agents in this socialization process? Did you find the process relatively easy or difficult? Why?

What will be an ideal response?

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