Why W/C in Sect/ Denomination

Question 1

SOCIALISATION

Answer 1

Lawes found = Majority of lifelong theists Are from semiskilled/manual backgrounds. This is how working-class been socialised.

W/C Socialised into protestant work ethic = work hard/no materialism = Reinforce on to their children

Religion offers hope/comfort for salvation anxiety = socialised to fear afterlife/Halle used to ensure hard work and not to disobey.

M/C No Salvation anxiety – achieved financial success don’t look to religion for hope for better after life/don’t socialise their children to religion

Question 2

Tackle deprivation

Answer 2

Working class struggle with ethical deprivation – Methodist church offers money management schemes/sects offer idea of shared wealth and community spirit