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what is the protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism?
The protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism is a theory produced by interactionist Max Weber. Weber studied a group of Calvinist protestants and their ascetic lifestyle. Calvinists believe in a thing c...
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How to approach a 21 mark source question
The main way to make sure you are keeping to the question is by referring it to the source. Linking your own knowledge of statistics, studies and theory will show great application skills. Directly quoting t...
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Why is Howard Becker significant in Sociology?
Howard Becker is a labelling theorist who believed that an act in not inherentely criminal until it is labelled and until there is a societal reaction to this act. This is important in sociology when studyin...
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Evaluate the view that religious beliefs and organisations are barriers to social change. (20 marks)
This question requires students to present theories/ perspectives that argue that religion prevents social change or maintains how things currently are in society. Students should first address the view in t...
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What was Durkheim's study of suicide?
Emile Durkheim did a study about suicide rates - he compared the suicide rates between Catholics and Protestants, and found that there was less suicides amongst Catholics, and also that less women committed ...
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