New Age Movements Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are the 3 types according to Wallis
A
World affirming, world accommodating and world rejecting
2
Q
World affirming NAM
A
Help people succeed and focus on personal growth EG- mediation
3
Q
World rejecting
A
Reject mainstream goals often for marginalized groups
4
Q
World accommodating
A
Help people balance spiritual needs either every day life EG- healing
5
Q
What are 4 reasons for the growth in NAMs
A
Individualisation, decline of tradition, consumer culture, disenchantment compensation