Exam Notes Flashcards
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How does Kuhn criticize science being an open belief system?
He says during the era of normal science it would resist anomalies due to the paradigm making it closed.
Why does Hoffman say women are more religious
Because they are socialised into more risk averse roles therefore are religious as it gives them security and a sense of safety.
How does Aune criticize women being more religious
She says younger women are turning away from religion due to its patriarchal structure
Bruce on gender and religion
Women are turning away from religion as they enter the work force as they have less time for it in their life.
Why does bauman say people turn to religious fundamentalism?
Globalization has led to religious plauralism and a lack of traditional structure say people turn to fundamentalism as it offers certainty in a world of change.
How does beckford criticize bauman on religious fundamentalism
He says most religions just adapt to change rather then go back to their core teachings.
Why does Bruce say people turn to religious fundamentalism?
Because they face racism say as a form of cultural defense they turn to fundamentalism to persevere their ethnic identity.
How does Armstrong criticize Bruce?
She says he under plays spiritual motivation behind fundamentalism like religious renewal and instead he blames conflict.
What did Voas and Crockett find about age and religion?
That younger people have started attending religious practices much less then the elderly.
How does Bruce criticize believing without belonging?
He says this idea is to vague and people potentially say they BWB when they are just not religious.
How does canasova criticize the idea of secularization?
He says it’s not universal just the uk
