AQA A-Level Sociology 7192
Education
Methods in Context
Theory and Methods
Culture and IdentityOptional topic
Families and HouseholdsOptional topic
HealthOptional topic
Work, Poverty and WelfareOptional topic
Beliefs in SocietyOptional topic
Global DevelopmentOptional topic
The MediaOptional topic
Stratification and DifferentiationOptional topic
Crime and Deviance
Beliefs in Society
Religion, gender, ethnicity, age and social class
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Overview
Why women are more religious than men, religion as cultural defence and transition, and the generational decline thesis.
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- 1
What is the relationship between gender and religious participation?
Model answer
Women are more likely than men to participate in religious activities, express religious beliefs, and join NRMs.
- 2
What explanations did Miller and Hoffmann offer for higher female religiosity?
Model answer
Differential socialisation, women's differential roles such as lower participation in full-time paid work, and women's greater risk aversion.
- 3
How did Bruce explain women's greater religiosity?
Model answer
Women's traditional roles in caring and nurturing align with religious values of compassion and community.
- 4
How do levels of religious participation among minority ethnic groups compare to white British people?
Model answer
Minority ethnic groups in Britain show higher levels of religious participation than the white British population.
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What is meant by religion providing cultural defence for minority ethnic groups?
Model answer
Religion helps maintain identity, community solidarity, and connection to homeland in the face of racism and marginalisation.
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What is meant by religion providing cultural transition?
Model answer
Religion eases first-generation migrants' adjustment to a new society while maintaining links to their culture of origin.
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