Asked by Julie Boyer on May 31, 2024
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Some theorists have put forth the argument that sports in the contemporary United States now fill many of the same functions that religion once did. Apply this logic to the sport or a sporting event of your choosing, being certain to include beliefs (or sentiments), rituals, totems, the sacred, and the profane in your answer.
Sacred
Connected with God or dedicated to a religious purpose, deemed holy, or perceived as having a spiritual significance that merits veneration or respect.
Profane
That which is secular, not sacred, ordinary, or not regarded as religious or spiritual in nature.
Rituals
Prescribed or customary behaviors and ceremonies that hold significance within a culture or society.
- Assess the current significance of Durkheim's ideas concerning religion, societal cohesion, and the roles of social institutions.
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-Sporting events are highly scripted, and thus ritualistic-especially given how these events are designed to allow people to experience the collective conscious
-Team logos, colors, and even mascots can serve as totems
-Game time is a special time at a special place that is largely set aside from the everyday or profane
Learning Objectives
- Assess the current significance of Durkheim's ideas concerning religion, societal cohesion, and the roles of social institutions.
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