Ethnicity and religion

Question 1

Religiosity

Answer 1

Refers to the extent to which someone sees themselves as religious

Question 2

African Caribbean

Answer 2

-The main religion among Afro-Caribbean groups in Christianity
-Afro-Caribbean’s made up 17% of those attending church on the average Sunday in 2007

Question 3

Asian groups

Answer 3

-The main religions of Asians tend to be Christian and include Islam, Sikhism and Hinduism
-Difficult to maintain traditional values such as the Hindu Caste System with young people as they have grown up in a society of equal opportunities

Question 4

Brierley 2013

Answer 4

Black people are twice as likely to attend church as white people
Muslims, Hindus and Black Christians are more likely to see religion as important and attend weekly

Question 5

Modood

Answer 5

There is less religiosity amongst second generation ethnic groups

Question 6

Reasons for ethnic minority religiosity

Answer 6

-Cultural defence
-Cultural Transition
-Social deprivation and marginality
-Social identity

Question 7

Cultural defence

Answer 7

Bruce- Religion can offer support and a sense of identity in uncertain environments
Bird- Religion can be a basis for community solidarity

Question 8

Cultural transition

Answer 8

Herberg- Religion can be a means of easing the transition into a new culture by providing support
Pryce- Pentecostalism is a highly adaptive religion which provided migrants with values that were appropriate

Question 9

Social deprivation and marginality

Answer 9

A sense of dissatisfaction with a lack of status in society
Religion may also provide a sense of identity

Question 10

Social identity

Answer 10

A sense of identity can help to feel valued