Religion is considered one of the major agents of socialization. Discuss a few of the ways religion socializes people into roles and behaviors.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Varies. Can talk about gender roles, religious teachings that prescribe certain behaviors, roles within the church, political beliefs, social issue beliefs, interactions with others, and so on.
KEY: Learning Objective: 13.1: Explain how sociologists approach the study of religion.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: How Do Sociologists Study Religion?
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