Growth of NRMS

Question 1

Heelas

Answer 1

NRMS appeal to more affluent and highly educated people who feel something is missing from their lives. They seek to fill this gap and they have the money to pay for this

Question 2

Giddens

Answer 2

Traditional religions have watered down their beliefs to fit into a secular world. People look for NRMs as they offer comfort and community which big religions no longer offer

Question 3

Bauman

Answer 3

There is so many conflicting ideologies and beliefs leading to a crisis of meaning, where people form and join NRMS to gain a sense of control

Question 4

Baudrillard

Answer 4

Globalisation and the mass media has opened up access to new ideas and belief systems from around the world. This allows NRMs to grow as it gives the group a more public profile

Question 5

Stark and Brainbridge

Answer 5

World rejecting NRMS provide access to a close group of members in a similar situation which offers a sense of security and community

Question 6

Glock and Stark

Answer 6

NRMs emerge as a form of religious protest