social class Flashcards
what do Ashword and Farthing say about middle class church attendance?
People entirely dependent on state benefits, are the least likely to attend church.
what does the YouGov survey say about middle class church attendance?
survey 7,000 adults found 62% churchgoers were middle class
What does Lawes say about lifelong theists and atheists?
lifelong theists come from semi-skilled backgrounds and are less likely to have academic qualifications
atheists come from high professional backgrounds
what criticism can we say about Lawes findings?
we cannot generalise about working class example- working class Africans are more likely to be religious than white working class people
How does economic deprivation relate to social class and religion?
attracted to sects like Rastafarianism as they offer divine compensation for low economic status
How does psychic deprivation relate to social class and religion?
people feel disillusioned with the values of a capitalism and turn to sects as they offer alternative spiritual fulfilment
How does ethical deprivation relate to social class and religion?
Muslims feel western capitalism corrupt, and are attracted to Islamic movements as they stress the return of traditional values
What does Holden say about Jehovah’s witnesses and their participation in sect’s?
members in sects work jobs that have little interaction, therefore workers feel unfulfilled
Jehovah’s witnesses compensate for this deprivation providing members with a safe haven and community
what three factors provide Jehovah’s witnesses with purpose that counteracts the lack of status at work?
conversion presented as a heroic act requiring “Self-sacrifice”
commitment to witnesses theology assures salvation
compulsory evangelical role, sense of self-worth
What does Bruce say about cults and new age movements?
New age movements appeal to the middle-class due to spiritual deprivation
people having necessary material needs but they feel their is more to life than money
What does Heelas say about New age movements?
New age ideas appeal to the highly educated people and people with a deep interest in exploring their full potential
