Sociology 101 Chapter 15-18 Social Perspectives

Religion benefits society by providing a sense of belonging, identity, meaning, emotional comfort, and social control over deviant behavior

Religion promotes and legitimates social inequality, condones strife and violence between groups, and justifies oppression of poor people

Religion subordinates women, excludes them from decision-making positions, and legitimizes patriarchal control of society

Religion provides meaning and sustenance in everyday life through symbols, rituals, and beliefs and binds people together in a physical and spiritual community

People create urban growth by moving to cities to find jobs and to suburbs to enhance their quality of life

Driven by greed and profit, large corporations, banks developers, and other capitalistic groups determine the growth of cities and suburbs

Whether they live in cities or suburbs, women generally experience fewer choices and more constraints than do men

City people are more tolerant of different lifestyles, but they tend to interact superficially and are generally socially isolated

war can develop social cohesion in a society and help countries achieve freedom and autonomy

The military and wars deplete funds that could be used to reduce poverty and to shore up important social programs

Militarism reinforces and gender inequality and war victimize women and children

Cultural attitudes support the military and war and government officials control our images and understanding of war and terrorism