What is a ritual? Why is it an important component of religion? Provide an example of a ritual practice from a new religious movement.

What will be an ideal response?


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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is true of commitment?

A) It is always mutual among partners. B) It arises from a lack of emotional attachment. C) It has positive effects such as trust and affection. D) It refers to giving a partner the space to work out problems on their own.

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The __________ perspective maintains that racial classification is used to divide nonwhite peoples into competing racial categories, thereby diluting their numbers and power in society

a. functionalist b. conflict c. symbolic interactionist d. feminist

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Lisa recently graduated from the University of Georgia and moved to New York City for a job in publishing. Lisa would be considered to have undergone what?

a. internal migration b. internal emigration c. occupational immigration d. the Great Migration

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