The Evolving Dynamics Between Education and Religion: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives

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Perspectives on Social Change in Social Institutions: Past, Present, and Future Holder. Student’s Name Institution Affiliation Instructor’s Name TOPIC STATEMENT Every social institution plays a significant role in society and determines the lives of every individual that inhabits it. Education and religion are two social institutions that interact and influence each other in everyday society. thy influence each other both positively and negatively in an attempt to fulfill the needs of society. INTRODUCTION Education is a tool used in educating young children and adults about cultural norms, values, and beliefs. It is through education that cultural heritage is transmitted from one generation to another. In poor countries, education is considered a luxury and the wealthy can only afford it since the poor concentrate on basic amenities such as food, shelter, and clothing. A country’s wealth is directly proportional to its education systems. Religion entails beliefs and practices that give life meaning and purpose. It is used to instill moral values and enhance cohesion in society. Religion is attributed to social change witnessed by the change in sacred norms and the repeated conflict in denominations leading to wars, genocides, and misunderstandings. Religion is an agent of social change. The sole factor that affects education is the financial issue which tends to favor wealthy nations. social future societies are unvaried, uncertain, and contested (Delanty, 2021). The past, present, and future perspectives of religion: The history of Religion is diverse and multidisciplinary. Religion has presented historical shifts both before ad since the 1980s (De Grot & Morgan, 2013). It has influenced social identity formation and future practices. Gender and religious power in the future. Relationship between religion, gender, class, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation-al accorded to religious differences. The past, present, and future perspectives of education: Education has relatively changed due to the various social forces and the future expects an alarming change in the education systems. RESEARCH FINDINGS The Social Institution of Religion There are various forms of the world’s largest religions including; Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Religion affects individuals’ life choices the impending real-life situations. Characteristics, functions, and dysfunctions of Religion. Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, and Weber’s View on Religion and Social Change Karl Marx believed that religion is a tool used by the capitalists in society to marginalize the vulnerable and the poor. He added that religion perpetuates social inequality Durkheim attributed religion to unified systems of beliefs and practices conforming to sacred assertions that converge in one moral community called a church. This sociologist defined religion in terms of societal impact. Max Weber believed that religion was and precipitator of social change the anti-materialist Christian values in the traditional setting was overturned by capitalist societies. The Social Institution of Education Characteristics, functions, and dysfunctions of Education Education as a source of knowledge Education is an important aspect of the structure of human societies. How education affects individuals’ lives through deviance, social stratification, and socialization. Intersection between education and religion. Victor Rios perspective on education: TED TALK. Cross Cultural Variations Between the Institutions of Education and Religion. Education and religion both teach on cultural norms and beliefs. However, variations exist compromising their relations. There is...