Question

During the Medieval Age monks would lock themselves inside a monastery in order to devote their lives to prayer. A sociologist in the 21st century would look at this cultural phenomenon and label it:?

Answer 1

Answer:

A total institution

Explanation:

A total institution can be defined as a closed social system of life where living or life itself is guided by rules, norms, and scheduled maintained strictly, and anything that occurs within such system is dependent on a single authority, and the will of this authority is usually performed by staff tasked with enforcing the rules. Monk who would lock themselves in a monastery is similar to being locked in a prison and they are doing the will of God by praying, hence it in the 21st century, sociologists will call this scenario a total institution.