what happens to a sect

Question 1

key theory

Answer 1

sects either die out of change into a denomination (denomination or death)

Question 2

points

Answer 2

the second generation
protestant ethic
death of leader
post mod conclusion

Question 3

marginalisation AO3

Answer 3

functionalism malinowski- religion provides comfort

Question 4

Relative deprivation AO3

Answer 4

marxists argue that MC are overworked and so turn to religion as an opium of the people, dulls pain of capitalist world

Question 5

Social change AO3

Answer 5

change is due to an increase in religious market place- more options to fit lifestyle, so would join these instead of trad religion

Question 6

status frustration

Answer 6

only frustrated with status for short period (short lived) through transition to adulthood, no longer need sects