social class and religion

Question 1

working class theory of social class and religion

Answer 1

w/c or deprived individuals might be more religious as it compensates them for their status

Question 2

ruling class theory of social class and religion

Answer 2

ruling classes more likely to appear religious to support and legitimise their positions of privilege

Question 3

Dawkins - middle classes and religion

Answer 3

negative correlation between level of education and religious belief would suggest middle classes are belonging without believing

Question 4

sects/WRNRMS and social class

Answer 4

mainly draw members from bottom of class system to explain their position through theodicy of disprivilege

Question 5

cults/NAMs and social class

Answer 5

more likely to draw from a cross section of all social classes as all of society may want pragmatic success and improvements to their lives