Ethnicity and religion

Question 1

Name 2 minority ethnic group religions

Answer 1

African Caribbean

Asian groups

Question 2

The facts

Answer 2

ethnic minority groups tend to be more religious, makes up their identity
Brierley- black people are twice as likely to be religious
Modood- there is less religiosity amongst 2nd generation ethnic groups

Question 3

Cultural defence

Answer 3

Bruce- religion offers support and a sense of cultural identity in uncertain or hostile environments

Question 4

Cultural transition

Answer 4

Herberg- religion can be a means of easing into a new culture

Question 5

Social deprivation and marginality

Answer 5

lack of status in society

Older Asian women turn to religion because they feel deprived and marginalised from mainstream society

Question 6

Social identity

Answer 6

Jacobson- British Born Pakistanis in the East End of London identified as Muslim, this provided them with stability, security, and certainty