Religious organizations - Reasons why
there has been a rise in NRMs and NAMs
What are some reasons for the rise in world rejecting NRMs? - answerSense of
belonging
Work to achieve social change
Relative depravation
Status frustration
What are some reasons for the rise in world affirming NRMs? - answerSocial change -
people now want less demanding practises
Rise in individualisation
Relative depravation - spiritual
Rejection of meta narratives
What is an AO3 to the reasons for the rise in world rejecting NRMs? - answerTend to be
short lived - die out or become a denomination
What is an AO3 to the reasons for the rise in world affirming NRMs? - answerQuestions
wether the practises are religious or if they just meet a physical need.
Women are the most prominent clients - to help them in breaking through the glass
ceiling
Why has marginalisation caused a rise in NRMs according to Weber? - answerThe poor
develop a 'theory of disprivilege' - a religious set of ideas which explains why they are in
that position.
What is an example of an NRM that has developed due to marginalisation? -
answerNation of Islam - Black Muslims recruited successfully amongst disadvantaged
black people in the USA - preaching self reliance for black people and forbidding
drinking, drugs and gambling.
What is an evaluation of marginalisation causing the rise in NRMs? - answerNot all
sects attract the disadvantaged ie moonies, who recruit mainly from the more affluent
groups of well educated young MC whites.
Why has relative depravation caused a rise in NRMs according to Glock and Stark?
With examples - answerSome members of the MC feel deprived compared to other
groups.
Social deprivation - lack of power, prestige and status - Jehovah's witnesses
Organismic depravation - suffer ill-health - Jesus people + people temple
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