SOC.SS.15.D
Analyze the functions of society and the basic societal needs that religion serves.
Sociology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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functionssocietybasic societal needsreligion
Skills
- analyze (the functions of society) #dok3
- analyze (the basic societal needs that religion serves) #dok3
- identify (the roles and functions of religion in society) #dok2
- explain (how religion addresses societal needs) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the basic societal needs that religion meets. #dok2
- I can explain how religion serves the functions of society. #dok2
- I can analyze the roles that religion plays in fulfilling needs within a society. #dok3
- I can analyze the ways religion influences and fulfills multiple functions in society. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Religion serves important functions that help address and fulfill basic needs in society.
- The presence and role of religion in society is fundamental to maintaining social cohesion and meeting societal needs.
Essential Questions
- What are the basic societal needs that religion serves?
- How does religion fulfill different functions within a society?
- Why do societies develop religious institutions to address their needs?
- In what ways does religion contribute to social stability or change?
- How might the functions of religion differ among various societies or cultures?