Sociology Exam Review - Chapters 11, 12, 13

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Religious experience
Sudden awarness of god or coming into contact with him
Credential society
Jobs = diplomas, used as a sorting system
Ecclasia
Combination of church and state
Moral community
A groups beliefs & practices come together
Mainstreaming
Incorporate everyone, ex: programs for the disabled
Gatekeeping
Teachers determine kids outcome in kintergarden, open/close doors
Social promotion
Passing students on to the next level regardless of comprehension -- leads to functional illiteracy
Functional illiteracy
Read but cant comprehend
Sect
Emphasizes personal salvation, loosly organized, get some money
Difference between a church and a cult
Relationship with god is less personal in a church, church is more organized, less personal salvation
Peter berger & legitamite power
Make people do things against their will. Example US government, obey the law out of fear of punishment
Political gender gap
Men (rep) and women (demo) vote for different parties
Global village
Nations linked by communication and trade
Charasmatic leader
Uses personality to connect with the people
Rational legal leader
Based on written rules (law)