,1,The main types of religious organisation are explained in this A-Level Sociology revision video for Beliefs in Society.
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,1,An alternative view suggests that society is not becoming secular but more diverse in types of religion practiced. The Impacts of globalisation and greater access to other forms of spirituality have led to people moving away from traditional religions. This A-Level Sociology video explores this view.
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,1,Religion has also been associated with social changes in the form of conflicts around the world. Why does religion provoke such violent reactions? This A-Level Sociology vide explores some of the reasons.
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,1,Postmodernist perspectives on the role of religion in society are outlined and evaluated in this video.
Specifically we explore the views of:
Lyotard (rejection of metanarratives)
Bauman (increased choice in morality)
Lyon (impacts of consumerism on religion)
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction to Postmodernism and Religion
1:38 Lyotard (rejection of metanarratives)
2:28 Bauman (increased choice in morality)
3:08 Lyon (impacts of consumerism on religion)
4:30 Evaluations
,1,This video explores a key debate in sociology on the role and function of religion in society - specifically the extent to which religion maintains the status quo or enables changes in society.
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Conflict and consensus theories largely agree that religion maintains the status quo; some argue that religion offers us an insight into what society can be.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction to the debate
0.51 Marxist arguments
2:00 Feminist arguments
2:46 Weberian arguments
3:23 Evidence for changes
4:16 Evaluations
,1,The views of Engels on the role of religion in society are outlined in this video for A-Level Sociology students taking the Beliefs in Society topic.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:52 Engels on Religion
1:31 Religion as a conservative force
2:05 Religion as a revolutionary force
2:49 Evaluations of Engels
,1,What do we mean by religion? This short video for the Beliefs in Society topic for AQA A-Level Sociology explores the different definitions of religion from a sociological perspective.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction - What is Religion?
1:08 Substantive definition of religion
2:04 Functional definition of religion
3:01 Social contructionist definition of religion
3:57 How does religion differ from science?
,1,Talcott Parsons suggested that religion performs three functions for society and its individuals. #socbis
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to Parsons' Functions of Religion
1:13 Moral Guidelines
2:08 Religion and Adapting to Change
3:04 Religion - Purpose and Meaning
3:48 Evaluations of Parsons
,1,Here's an introduction to the main types of religion that AQA A-Level Sociology students need to know about in the Beliefs in Society topic.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to Diversity of Religious Beliefs
0:56 Christianity
1:27 Islam
2:08 Hinduism
3:17 Buddhism
4:25 Taoism and Traditional Chinese Religions
5:03 Judaism
,1,The work of Max Weber on religion are introduced and explored in this A-Level Sociology video for Beliefs in Society.
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VIDEO TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction to Max Weber's work on religion and beliefs in society.
00:35 - Religion fulfilling psychological and social needs, influencing individual worldviews.
01:09 - Weber's study of Calvinism and its relationship to industrial growth and capitalism.
01:44 - Key features of Calvinism: fatalism, work ethic, self-discipline, and the pursuit of profit.
02:54 - Protestantism's economic impact: investment in businesses, development of a property-owning middle class.
03:29 - Weber's analysis of religious leadership and its authority: charismatic, traditional, and rational-legal.
04:35 - Criticisms of Weber's work, including variations in industrialization among Protestant nations and omissions of charitable work and education.
05:10 - Weber's work's relevance to understanding social changes brought about by religion.
VIDEO SUMMARY
This video explores Max Weber's study of religion and its impact on society, focusing on Calvinism and its connection to the growth of industrial nations and capitalism. Weber highlights the role of religion in fulfilling psychological and social needs, shaping individuals' worldviews, and influencing economic behavior. He identifies the key features of Calvinism, such as a strong work ethic and the pursuit of profit, that facilitated the rise of capitalism. Weber also examines different forms of religious authority and their influence on individuals and society. The video acknowledges criticisms of Weber's work while emphasizing its relevance in understanding the social changes brought about by religion.
,1,New religious movements are those religious and spiritual organisations operating in contemporary society that do not fit into neat categories of Church, Sect or Denomination. This A-level Sociology revision video explains more about them.
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