Functionalists see society like an organism, with basic needs that need to meet in order to survive. Each institution performs certain functions to maintain social system.
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What is the Sacred?
These are things set apart and forbidden, inspiring feelings of awe, fear and wonder with taboos and prohibitions.
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What is the profane?
Ordinary things that have no special meaning.
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Why is a religion more than a set of beliefs?
Rituals or practices are collective and performed by social groups.
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What are Durkheim key ideas?
1. When people worship sacred symbols they are worshipping society itself
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What is the Sacred?
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These are things set apart and forbidden, inspiring feelings of awe, fear and wonder with taboos and prohibitions.
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