Introduction to Sociology Deneme Sınavı Sorusu #1254917
Which is true about Rational choice theory on religion?
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It reveals the power of religion as legitimizing social inequality. |
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Influenced by the general view of exchange theory, it was developed by Stark and Bainbridge. |
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It considers religion as the prototype of solidarity that holds society together. |
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It focuses heavily on the connection between religion and social change. |
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It sees religion as the most effective for the legitimization of universes of meaning. |
American Sociologists Roger Finke, Rodney Stark and Willams S. Bainbridge have attempted to develop a more comprehensive sociological perspective on religion. Their approach has heavily been influenced by the exchange theory that is based on the principle that all human interactions can be treated as a form of exchange. General view of exchange theory is used to explain for a wide range of specific forms of religion and in particular is applied to the understanding of the emergence and development of sects and cults.
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