Asked by Priya george on Apr 29, 2024
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In your opinion,why is fundamentalism becoming more popular in modern society? Do you agree more with the fundamentalist view or the functionalist view of social change and why?
Fundamentalism
A movement designed to revitalize faith by returning to traditional religious practices.
Functionalist View
A perspective in sociology that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidity and stability.
Social Change
Transformations or shifts in the structure and functioning of a society over time.
- Understand the reasons behind the popularity of fundamentalism in modern societies and differentiate between fundamentalist and functionalist views on social change.
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Gabriella BottoniMay 03, 2024
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Answers will vary by student but should include some discussion of the following: Fundamentalists are focused on upholding traditions and maintaining the "true faith" as a defensive reaction to a perceived threat-for example,the moral breakdown of contemporary society.
Fundamentalists do not accept the functionalist view that adaptation is necessary in order to maintain religious integrity;instead,they suggest that accepting change is a compromise that ultimately leads to the surrender of their religious integrity.
Fundamentalists do not accept the functionalist view that adaptation is necessary in order to maintain religious integrity;instead,they suggest that accepting change is a compromise that ultimately leads to the surrender of their religious integrity.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the reasons behind the popularity of fundamentalism in modern societies and differentiate between fundamentalist and functionalist views on social change.