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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Religious Inst

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Sam and his wife Judy just moved to a new city and are looking for a church to attend. They both want to find others that share their beliefs so they can feel like they belong in their new community. What phrase did Durkheim use to describe this function of religion in society?

Collective support
Collective reasoning
Group reasoning
Collective consciousness
Group ritual

Explanation

Answer: D - Durkheim used the term collective consciousness to describe how religion provides common beliefs and a sense of community. Functionalists believe that religion provides social bonds important to communities and society at large. Organized religion also helps individuals feel like part of a group.

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