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Critically examine functional and dysfunctional aspects of religion.

  • UPSC 2000
  • Religion and Society

Functionalist sociology asks what religion does for society. Émile Durkheim answered that it creates moral unity. Robert K. Merton added that any institution can also be dysfunctional, and that the two must be weighed as a "net balance" for specific groups. Religion's persistence in modern life, with 97% of Indians saying they believe in God…

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  • Functional aspects
  • Dysfunctional aspects
  • Critical evaluation
  • Conclusion

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