New Age Movement

Question 1

NAM

Answer 1

A religious organisation with less organisation the a sect eg UFO, aliens, astrology and there are two main themes.
Self spirituality and detraditonalisation

Question 2

Difficulty defining NAM’s

Answer 2

• Sutcliffe: NAM’s lack a leader, headquarters or a prescribed text
• Little evidence that they unify people
• No real social impact

Question 3

Appeal of NAM’s

Answer 3

• Disillusionment
• Promotes individualism
• Creates answers for postmodernist crises