The Continuing Significance of Religion in the World and the Impact of Globalisation Flashcards
in the USA …% attend church regularly
40%
the christian population of china is now between ………….. while a century ago it was almost 0
50-150 million
what does Nanda suggest about religiosity in india?
in a rapidly modernising and economically developed country like India, where religion might be expected to be losing influence, the level of religiosity has gone up, in 2007 30% said they had become more religious.
she argues that Hindu values have become a focus for indian culture and identity
religion still dominates some societies, give an exampl
Iran 1979 revolution gave power to religious leaders which still remains - law is rooted in religious doctrines and deeply embedded in culture so it is impossible to remain unaffected by it in every day life
what is globalisation?
the process whereby there is a growing interconnectedness of societies across the world, with the spread of the same culture, consumer goods and economic interests.
what does Meyer suggest globalisation has done?
Brought greater religious identity and made the world religions less tied to particular countries, many are now transnational, e.g. large muslim population in the UK
what is cultural imperialism?
the imposition of the western cultural values on non-western cultures, undermining local cultures and cultural independence
who sees religious identity as an important aspect of different civilisations in the contemporary world so what can happen when they come into contact through globalisation? and give an example
Huntington
there can be a clash
e.g. islamic fundamentalism and the christian west
what does Kurtz say about culture wars?
he says globalisation has spurred encounters of different religions which can fuel culture wars. he suggests conflicts between people, groups and nations are now framed in religious terms.
how may fundamentalism arise?
through what bruce called cultural defence - protcting and attempting to restore traditional culture and religious values
what may religion become in the face of globalisation? give an example
an expression and assertion of national identity e.g. nanda suggested hinduism in india had become a source of national pride and identity
