Globalisation - Proactive - Beliefs

Question 1

How is globalisation linked to being proactive?

Answer 1

The resurgence of conservative religion has been seen as a practical response to the problems resulting from modernisation and globalisation

Question 2

What are some of the practical responses to globalisation?

Answer 2

Pentecostalism imposes a strict regim. There is an emphasis of self-improvement, the church offers business classes and teaches how to save. People are encouraged to better themselves, start their own business and pull them selves out of poverty

Question 3

How does Pentecostalism work against Machismo (Brusco)?

Answer 3

The roles of husband and father become central, money spent on wine, women and song increasingly goes into the family, resulting in better diet and education for the children

Question 4

Why is Westernisation often not the answer?

Answer 4

People in developing countries tend to feel marginalised as second-class citizens. It does not provide a sense of identity

Question 5

How can conservative religions provide a sense of identity?

Answer 5

Resurgence of Islam can provide a positive, non-Western identity which draws on traditional culture.