Beliefs In Society-Ethinicity And Religiosity Flashcards
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Which ethnic groups show higher religiosity compared to white Christians?
Muslim, Hindu and Afro-Caribbean Christian groups.
What evidence shows higher religiosity among minority ethnic groups?
Higher attendance rates, more mosques/temples opening while churches close, and growth of faith schools.
What similarity exists across all ethnic groups regarding religiosity?
Women and older people are more religious in all groups.
What is the main religion among Afro-Caribbeans?
Christianity.
Why did first-generation Afro-Caribbean migrants develop Pentecostalism?
They found established churches too boring/dogmatic and faced racism.
What characteristics make Pentecostalist services appealing?
Vibrant, family-centered with clapping, singing, dancing and call-and-response interaction.
What alternative religion did some young Afro-Caribbean men turn to?
Rastafarianism as rejection of racist society.
What religions are most common among Asian groups in Britain?
Hinduism, Sikhism and Islam.
What function did religion serve for first-generation Asian migrants?
Provided sense of community and identity in new country.
Why might younger generations struggle with traditional religious values?
British equality values clash with systems like Hindu caste system.
How does Davie explain minority ethnic religiosity?
Religion maintains social solidarity and cultural traditions.
What does Modood say about religion’s role for ethnic minorities?
Provides socialization and advice against racism.
How does Knott explain high religiosity among ethnic minorities?
Social deprivation, marginality and status frustration lead to seeking identity/community in religion.
Why are first-generation Asian women particularly religious?
Social isolation from language barriers leads them to find comfort in religion.
How does family pressure affect religiosity in Asian communities?
Close-knit extended families create pressure to conform to religious values.
What role does religion play in social identity for minorities?
Provides identity markers through customs, dress and food.
What does Jacobson say about religious identity for youth?
Provides stability amidst insecurity in other life areas like employment.
What is Bruce’s cultural transition theory?
Religion helps immigrants adjust to new country by maintaining community institutions.
What evidence challenges Bruce’s cultural transition theory?
Second/third generation Muslims often become more religious, not less.
What did Pryce find about Afro-Caribbean religiosity in Bristol?
Pentecostalism aided cultural transition while Rastafarianism rejected racist society.
What is Bruce’s cultural defense theory?
Minorities use religion to protect against majority population hostility.
What example illustrates cultural defense?
Afro-Caribbeans creating black churches in response to racism in white congregations.
How might cultural defense explain rising Muslim religiosity?
Response to increasing Islamophobia in British society.
What criticism does Modood make about second-generation religiosity?
Less observant as they assimilate into mainstream culture.
What example shows declining religiosity in second generation?
Young Muslims drinking alcohol despite religious prohibitions.
What is Johal’s concept of hybrid identity?
“Brasian” identity blending Asian and British cultural elements.
How does hybrid identity affect religious practice?
Selective adoption of parents’ religion with personal choice elements.
What example illustrates hybrid identity?
Valuing religion but rejecting arranged marriages.
