Gender Differences In Religiousity

Question 1

Socialisation (miller and Hoffman)

Answer 1

Females are socialised to be passive, submissive and obedient. This is valued by religion as followers are expected to obey laws and customs. In Christianity, women are taught to accept their husbands authority

Question 2

A03 for socialisation

Answer 2

Postmodernists argue that girls nowadays are not socialised into these norms and values and people are free to pick whatever religion that want to belive in

Question 3

The Pentecostal gender paradox

Answer 3

Since the 70’s Pentecostalism has grown rapidly. This is usually a patriarchal form of religion as men are seen as both head of the church and the house. This is attractive to women as women from poorer backgrounds can find respectful Pentecostal men who can provide security

Question 4

A03 for the Pentecostal gender paradox

Answer 4

Radical feminists would argue that women joining the Pentecostal church is not a choice but instead has been forced upon them by the partriarchy.