Beliefs in Society - Ethnicity and religion Flashcards
What are some key facts about ethnicities and religion?
Minority ethnic groups in the UK tend to have higher levels of religious commitment than the white majority
Among Muslims, men show stronger greater religious commitment
What are some key facts about African Caribbeans and religion?
Dominant religion is Christianity (especially Pentecostalism)
Many were Christian before migrating to uk (faced racism in churches, led to formation of own places of worship)
Pentecostal churches emphasize experience over doctrine, with vibrant worship styles.
What is some key info about Asian religious groups?
Major religions e.g. Islam, Hinduism & Sikhism
Had established own places of worship upon arrival in Britain
Religious values sometimes clash with British values (makes it difficult to sustain trad customs e.g. arranged marriages)
What is religious commitment like in minority ethnic groups, according to the 2009/10 citizenship survey?
Religious practices were higher among Muslims (79%), Sikhs (74%), and Hindus (70%) compared to Christians (33%)
What is religious commitment like in minority ethnic groups, according to the 2011/12 British social attitudes survey?
non-Christian religious groups had higher religious attendance than Anglicans
Overall, what is religious commitment like in minority ethnic groups?
More committed to religion -> shown that though churches are closing, mosques and temples are growing in numbers/increasing demand for state-funded faith schools for minority religions, particularly Islam
What does Bruce say about community identity & cultural defence?
argues that religiosity in minority ethnic groups isn’t always about faith but rather an assertion of community solidarity and cultural identity
What does Davie say about community identity & cultural defence?
argues religion acts as a means of perserving cultural traditions that might be threatened by assimilation or racism
E.g. places of worship can also function as social hubs (reinforces ethnic identity)
How can Social Deprivation, Marginality, and Status Frustration explain why ethnic minorities are more likely to be religious?
Many minorities experience economic/social disadvantages, leading to higher religious commitment.
Religion provides comfort, identity, and community support in reposnse to discrimination and poverty
Pentecostalism among African Caribbeans and Rastafarianism among young black men can be linked to social alienation
Who says that religion offers a theodicy of dispriviledge and what does that mean?
Weber -> way to explain suffering
How can family pressures explain why ethnic minorities are more religious?
Asian families tend to be more tightly knit than white British families, leading to greater pressure to conform to religious values
Close-knit communities reinforce religious practices, traditions, and moral expectations
How can social identity explain why ethnic minorities are more likely to be religious?
Religions provides markets of identity, such as customs, dress, and rituals
Who introduced the concept of “Brasian” identity, where young British Asians blend aspects of their cultural and religious heritage with British values?
Johal
What does Mirza say about islam and identity in the UK?
A rise of a Muslim identity among the young might be related to British foreign policy, decline of other identity sources and impact of multicultural policies
How might British foreign policy contribute to a Muslim identity according to Mirza?
many young Muslims view Britush involvement in conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan as anti-Islamic
How might a decline of other identity sources contribute to a Muslim identity according to Mirza?
weaker political and social affiliations, young Muslims turn to religion for a sense of belonging
How might the impact of multicultural policies contribute to a Muslim identity according to Mirza?
these policies have made Muslims feel different, leading to increased religious identity assertion (although intended to promote inclusion)
