Discuss how the Characteristics of Religion Interact to Create a Living, Dynamic Religion. The characteristics of religion interact with each other creating a living, dynamic religion. A living, dynamic religion is the ability to change, adapt and modernize a religion whilst keeping the central and core beliefs the same. The characteristics we focus on are the beliefs and believers, the rituals and ceremonies, the sacred texts and writings and the ethics. The belief and believers are what make up any religion.l They are what keep the structure of religion in order to continue its existence.
There are different theories in sociology and the first of these is the fundamentalist theory.... This paper aims to explore how an individual’s gender or religion can have an impact on their journey through life. Gender and religion can plays role in determining life’s chances options, prospects and experiences. Derived by Max Weber (as cited in Holmes et al 2011, p.134) “Life chances refer to the opportunities available to people in society. People with different social-class locations have different life chances, including different opportunities with regard to education, wealth and health.” Holmes, Hughes & Julian (2011, p.106) state that gender is a significant determinant of life chances, and suggest there may be differences experienced in education, income, sexuality, health and personal relationships.
If the service user wears a headscarf due to his religion or grow a beard, he should be respected and cared for according to his faith or religion. Food ordering should be ordered and cared for according to the service users' choice. The care plan of a client is very important aspect of his care as this shows if the clients like to socialized the way he is engaged with others. These policies and procedures are implemented so that religious, cultural background and social factors are respected and well practiced within a health and social care setting. There are also some social factors to be considered with some of the service users, as they would always require their preferences and likes for their wellbeing by socializing with people according to their status or being provided with services according to their wishes, thereby keeping their identity of the personality, educational background and cultural heritance.
The question, what affects culture, is a very good question that should be strongly discussed. The definition of the word culture is the abilities, ideas, and behaviors people have acquired to become members of society. There are various amounts of different things that affect culture. Within this document I will enlist four of the major topics of what affects culture and explain it and give depth examples. The first example and major factor that affects culture is religion.
Emile Durkheim, who was the first sociologist to analyze religion from a scientific viewpoint, wrote a book explaining what he felt religion does for people. He thought that it was a way for holy symbols to show a reflection of people and who they really are in a society. After Durkheim’s study, other sociologists interpreted that religion worked “(1) to legitimate social arrangements, (2) to encourage a sense of social unity, (3) to provide a sense of meaning, and (4) to promote a sense of belonging” (Shepard, 409). Durkheim believed that legitimation is vital to religion. For instance, when I begin to think about my soul and life after death, I feel that my soul is much more superior to me as a mortal since it will last longer than I will.
Essay: Conformity and Rebellion 2/27/2012 Answering #7 (pg. 521): Many works in this section deal explicitly with the relationship between individuals and religion. What similarities do you find among them? What differences? Writing Topic: Compare and contrast the way that relationship is perceived in Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery,” J. D. McClatchy’s “Jihad,” and Salman Rushdie’s “Imagine There’s No Heaven.” It can be said that religion is a part of every person’s life.
For example the nature vs nurture debate. Talcott parsons (1902-79) were a key functionalist thinker. He saw society as a system made up of interrelated institutions (like the human body) He thought the main role of an institution was to socialise individuals so they behaved in acceptable ways. He argued that socialisation is the key to understanding patterns of human behaviour. Our behaviour is controlled by the rules of society into which we are born; the result is we don’t have to be told that what we are doing is socially unacceptable- we already know and feel uncomfortable if we don’t conform to social norms.
BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE 2014/2015 UNIT7 SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE -Explain the principal sociological perspectives P1 -Explain different sociological approaches to health and ill health P2 -Explain patterns and trends in health and illness among different social groupings P3 Functionalism: Functionalism is the perspective in sociology according to which society consists of different but related parts, each of which serves a particular purpose. In the functionalist perspective, societies are thought to work like organisms, with various social institutions working together like organs in order to maintain and reproduce societies. Functionalists believe that society is held together by social consensus, in which members of the society agree upon, and work together to achieve, what is best for society as a whole. Each aspect of society is interdependent and contributes to society’s functioning as a whole. Functionalism emphasizes the consensus and order that exist in society, focusing on social stability and shared public values.
When we start to try to truly define the term “Spirituality” it can mean so many different thing that we need to look at one’s worldview to define this word. In health care spirituality is patient care to improving patient outcomes. “Administrators need to be interested in the spiritual renaissance because patients' spiritual experiences are likely to influence outcomes of treatment.” Hilsman, G. J. (1996). In the next few definitions will be my definitions of the term Spirituality as it relates to Pluralism, Scientism and Postmodernism.
Charles Wright Mills’ concept of The Sociological Imagination states that in order to understand yourself and your place in the world you have to be able to see the connection between the two. It starts with how your family came to be. Based on where they lived, their financial status and even their religion shapes them into who they are. You have to be able to understand that your family’s beliefs and social status have a direct impact on you. You grow up believing, thinking and acting accordingly based on how your family functions.