Religion as a Social Institution
Studies religion from a sociological perspective, focusing on its role in providing meaning, social cohesion, and sometimes acting as a source of conflict.
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Studies religion from a sociological perspective, focusing on its role in providing meaning, social cohesion, and sometimes acting as a source of conflict.
Key Questions
- How do sociologists study religion without judging its theological truth?
- What is the social function of religious rituals?
- How does secularization impact modern Indian society?
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