explanations for gender differences in religiosity

Question 1

socialisation

Answer 1

females are brought up to be more submissive, passive and obedient e.g bedroom culture which are qualities values by religion

Question 2

nurturing and motherhood

Answer 2

women’s socialisation into traditional femininity make them less confrontational and more caring which explains greater involvement in denominations as well using it to take charge of children’s development

Question 3

closer to ultimate questions

Answer 3

women are more exposed than men to ultimate questions that religion answers through childbirth and women tend to be the main carers for the sick and dying

Question 4

life expectancy

Answer 4

women live longer than men and so are more likely to be widowed and living on their own and turn to religion for support and comfort and provides them with a community

Question 5

compensation for deprivation

Answer 5

religion compensates for what women are missing social deprivation means women are more likely to be poor due to gender pay gap which explains why women join sects as these attract poorer groups