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Essentials of Sociology Chapter 13
Education and Religion
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Sociology
Undergraduate 1
12/14/2010

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Term
Credential Societies
Definition
Use diplomas and degrees to determine job eligibility.
- (need a degree to be successful or advance)
- (18% of jobs are obtainable by high-school or less)
Term
Most Industrialized countries
Definition
Most education available for all.
Term
Functionalist Perspective: Providing Social Benefits.
1.Cultural Transmission of Values.
2.Social Integration.
3.Mainstreaming
4.Gatekeeping
What is Cultural Transmission of Values?
Definition
The passing on core values of society.
Term
Functionalist Perspective: Providing Social Benefits.
1.Cultural Transmission of Values.
2.Social Integration.
3.Mainstreaming
4.Gatekeeping
What is Social Integration?
Definition
Mold students into a more cohesive unit, promote national identity, stabilize the political system.
Term
Functionalist Perspective: Providing Social Benefits.
1.Cultural Transmission of Values.
2.Social Integration.
3.Mainstreaming
4.Gatekeeping
What is Mainstreaming?
Definition
Inclusion of those with disabilities into regular school.
Term
Functionalist Perspective: Providing Social Benefits.
1.Cultural Transmission of Values.
2.Social Integration.
3.Mainstreaming
4.Gatekeeping
What is Gatekeeping?
Definition
Determining which people will enter which occupations.
Term
Credentialing
Definition
Diplomas/Degrees
Term
Social Placement
Definition
Jobs require fewer skills.
Term
The Conflict Perspective: Perpetuating Social Inequality
Definition
Education produces the social structure.
Term
In the Conflict Perspective they feel education produces the social structure. They say there's a "hidden curriculum".
Definition
Attitudes and unwritten rules of behavior.
Term
Symbolic Interactionist
Definition
Teacher expectations and becomes a...
Term
Self-fulfilling Prophecy
Definition
Belief causes outcome.
Term
4 Problems in U.S. Education
Definition
1.Low achievement.
2.Grade Inflation.
3.Social Promotion - Pass on though not capable.
4.Functional Illiteracy.
Term
Religion
Definition
A matter of faith - a faith tradition.
Term
Sacred-aspects of the supernatural
Definition
Awe, reverence, respect.
Term
Profane
Definition
Life not concerned with religion.
Term
Church
Definition
A moral community.
Term
3 Religion Components
1.Beliefs
2.Practices
3.Community
What is Beliefs?
Definition
Based on documents.
Term
3 Religion Components
1.Beliefs
2.Practices
3.Community
What is Practices?
Definition
Rituals
Term
3 Religion Components
1.Beliefs
2.Practices
3.Community
What is Community?
Definition
Churches = Moral community
Term
Function Ultimate meaning of Life - 3
Definition
1.Social Solidarity
2.Guidance for Life
3.Foster Social Change
Term
Dysfunctions
Definition
War, persecution, Terrorism.
Term
Symbolic
Definition
Meaning of Religion
Term
Rituals
Definition
Ceremonies of prayer.
Term
Cosmology
Definition
Unified picture of the world.
Term
Transcendent or Religion Experience
Definition
Sudden supernatural, awareness contact of God, "Born Again"
Term
Religion and Capitalism - The Protestent work ethic. List 4.
Definition
1.Duty to work, save and invest.
2.Work Ethic - Protestant origin.
3.Influenced by Calanism. - Prove that one is chosen.
4.Religion encouraged capitalism.
Term
6 Types of Religious Groups
1.Cult
2.Charismatic Leader
3.Sect
4.Church
5.Exlesia
6.Denominations.
What is Cult?
Definition
new/different and religion at odds with the dominant culture.
Term
6 Types of Religious Groups
1.Cult
2.Charismatic Leader
3.Sect
4.Church
5.Exlesia
6.Denominations.
What is Charismatic Leader?
Definition
Individual who inspires people extraordinary qualities
Term
6 Types of Religious Groups
1.Cult
2.Charismatic Leader
3.Sect
4.Church
5.Exlesia
6.Denominations.
What is Sect?
Definition
Larger group, Broader base, Redefine Doctrine
Term
6 Types of Religious Groups
1.Cult
2.Charismatic Leader
3.Sect
4.Church
5.Exlesia
6.Denominations.
What is Church?
Definition
Beaurcracy, International change in worship, Born into it
Term
6 Types of Religious Groups
1.Cult
2.Charismatic Leader
3.Sect
4.Church
5.Exlesia
6.Denominations.
What is Exlesia?
Definition
State religions where government and religion work together.
Term
6 Types of Religious Groups
1.Cult
2.Charismatic Leader
3.Sect
4.Church
5.Exlesia
6.Denominations.
What is Denominations?
Definition
Splinter groups, broken away from their own organization.
Term
Ecumenism
Definition
All christian traditions talking to other faiths
Term
Religions help with 4 things.
Definition
1.Existence of God
2.Purpose of Life
3.Afterlife
4.Morality
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