2 reasons why m/c more likely to join NRMs and NAMs

Question 1

world affirming NRMs

Answer 1

m/c have economic capital to afford to pay for service and wish to improve their present situation

world affirming NRMs promise techniques for self improvement - scientology practices dianetics through which followers are promised the fulfilment of their potential, but these services have to be paid for

Question 2

world affirming NRMs criticisms

Answer 2

fail to fulfil their promises so drop out rates are high.

Question 3

world rejecting NRMs - sects - relative deprivation

Answer 3

although m/c are materially well off, they may feel spiritually deprived in a materialistic world that they perceive as lacking moral values.

sects offer sense of community to those feeling spiritually deprived thus filling the gap created by relative deprivation.