Religion and Social Groups (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards

Believing world is controlled by supernatural forces (god/gods)

Level of connection to all aspects of religion in practice

Christianity notably older (22% over 65 vs 3.9% Islam)

Messages emphasising friendship and companionship

Feel alienated from primary cultural influences

Women show higher levels across most measures

Extension of women's primary caregiver role

Girls socialised to be passive and conforming

Deceives women into believing they achieve equality

Seventh Day Adventists & Christian Science movement

Result from deprivation women experience disproportionately

Nearly all more religious than majority populations

Provides belonging & distinctiveness in multi-faith society

Encountered racism; led to developing own churches

62%