Exam 12: Education and Religion

Aiko thinks that the rise in science,technology,and rational thought leads to a kind of thinking that might mean a decline in religion for human communities.Some sociologists refer to this as:

The practice of tracking can be described as:

Émile Durkheim's theory of religion is a good example of the __________ tradition in sociology.

The term hidden curriculum refers to:

Fran thinks that religion provides justifications for people who occupy positions of wealth and power in our society to maintain their wealth and remain in power.Her view most closely resembles that of:

How do religion and education act as socializing agents?

Gilbert thinks that the salvation-oriented religions of the West have a particularly progressive character because of their focus on the struggle against sin.His views most closely resemble those of:

What is the theory of religious economy?

Allison thinks that the Chicago school system would better equip students if it were turned over to for-profit institutions instead of the state.This view is often referred to as:

Lorna's research shows a steady decline in religious participation in her small community in Texas and,thus,a decline in the social and political power of religious institutions there.Sociologists refer to this process as:

Sally belongs to a large bureaucratic religious body with a hierarchy of officials.It is one of the largest,recognized,and legitimated faces of religion in her country.Sociologists would refer to this as a:

Alienation can be described as:

Rather than going to public,or even private,schools,Pedro was taught by his parents.This is an example of:

The term school has its origins in a Greek word meaning:

In his research of public schools,the journalist Jonathan Kozol found that in the United States:

Why might sociologists be opposed to tracking in schools?

Martita thinks that public schools in poorer areas in the United States suffer from a lack of resources compared with those in wealthy areas and that this has a major impact on learning and educational achievement.Her views most closely mirror which of the following studies?

What are some arguments for privatization of the educational system?

Émile Durkheim defined religion in terms of a distinction between the __________ and the __________.

Why are some sociologists critical of the religious economy approach to looking at religious involvement?