Assess the usefulness of functionalist theories in understanding religion today (33 marks) There are a variety of different definitions of religion including substantive definitions‚ which refers to focusing on the content or substance of a religious belief such as God‚ functional definitions‚ which refers to religion in terms of the social or psychological functions it carries out for the individual and there are also social constructionist definitions which focus on how members of society actually
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The nature character and spatial distribution of world cities: Increasing globalisation has had major impacts on the world urban system. As a result a group of cities has emerged as key nodes in the organisation and functioning of the world‚ known as World Cities. World cities‚ such as London and New York are a product of cultural and economic globalisation and act as nodal points for the multiplicity of linkages and interconnections that sustain the functioning of the world economy. These cities
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companions. Fate plays a pessimistic role in his life and in spite of having possessed good human qualities of sincerity‚ honesty and adjustment‚ he meets a tragic end. Since Arun has been a victim of nauseating care‚ he too believes in escapism to attain his lost identity. Emotionally starved‚ he disappears into the abyss of anonymity in America‚ the land of liberty. On comparing the Indian and American culture‚ he finds that if children in India are over-protected‚ in America they are left too
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Explain the nature‚ character and spatial distribution of world cities Closely associated with the process of globalisation is the notion of ‘World cities’. World cities are those such as London‚ New York and Tokyo where urban function has moved beyond the national scale to become a part of the international and global system. They are centres of culture‚ economics‚ employment‚ tourism‚ transport and communications and have been referred to as the command centres of the World’s borderless economy
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hij Teacher Resource Bank GCE Communication and Culture Other Guidance: • A2 Key Terms Copyright © 2009 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number 3644723) and a registered charity (registered charity number 1073334). Registered address: AQA‚ Devas Street‚ Manchester M15 6EX. Dr Michael Cresswell‚ Director General. Teacher Resource Bank / GCE Communication
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“Fahrenheit 451” demonstrate that citizens should take action against oppression and violation of human rights. It is believed by many people that going against greater powers‚ such as governments and regimes‚ poses many dangers varying from marginalisation to extermination and that‚ for this reason‚ one should remain passive. The dangers hidden in rebelling against societies are illustrated in famous dystopian novels. For instance‚ in Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451”‚ Clarisse‚ an unconventional
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In ‘The Outside Dog’ Alan Bennett fastidiously explores some of the obscure predicaments that marriages face. In all of Bennett’s monologues he eloquently uncovers many of the glitches and hegemonic stereotypes that society has to deal with. In ‘The Outside Dog’ Bennett discloses many themes within marriage including how far will a partner go in order to protect their loved one ?‚ and the question of ‘Love or infatuation’‚ are they still together due to their long and happy years so far or is it
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UNIT 2: EQUALITY‚ DIVERSITY AND RIGHTS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE This unit investigates how equality‚ diversity and rights are central to the effective operation of health and social care services. The unit explores discriminatory practice and its potential effects on patients/service users; the promotion of anti discriminatory practice by‚ for example‚ legislation and codes of practice‚ and the application of this to the health or social care workplace. The knowledge and skills gained
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individual or a group. People can be discriminated against because of their gender‚ age‚ disability‚ sexuality‚ race‚ culture‚ religion‚ poverty and education. Such discrimination can lead to isolation‚ possible exclusion‚ demoralisation‚ and marginalisation; situations where self-esteem‚ confidence and resilience have the potential to be damaged. Not only can discrimination have this effect but it can also have physical effects on an individual e.g. leading to self-harm or self neglect‚ cause distress
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Belonging Speech ‘A sense of belonging and not belonging can be understood through exploration of the connections a composer has between themselves‚ people and places’. The idea of belonging can be seen through an individual’s need to gain a sense of identity‚ within themselves and through their relations with others. Critical to the notion of belonging it is important for an individual to gain a sense of acceptance and understanding between not only themselves but also place and others. The
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