Gender and religion

Question 1

Walter and Davie

Answer 1

Women feel closer to god due to their involvement in the creation of life

Question 2

Miller and Hoffman

Answer 2

Women are more religious because they are socialised into traits such as empathy and submissiveness, which is favourable in a religious context

Question 3

Deprivation and marginality

Answer 3

Women are more likely to experience alienation. They therefore go to religious organisations to seek support and solace

Question 4

Greater life expectancy

Answer 4

Women live longer then men. They may join religious movements to gain comfort and support during grief

Question 4

NRMS

Answer 4

Women are more likely to join:
- more likely to face ill health, so they turn to NRMs for healing
- women are more financially deprived, and NRMs attract poorer groups in society

Question 5

EVAL - Woodhead

Answer 5

Changing position of women has change religiosity. Women who work in demanding jobs are more likely to be secular as they no longer have time for religion

Question 6

EVAL - Aune et al

Answer 6

Changing family types e.g same sex families are becoming increasingly common. This is looked down upon by traditional religions