REASONS FOR APPEAL OF DIFF RELIGIOUS ORGANISATION

Question 1

Marginalisation and relative deprivation

Answer 1

Weber
Sects likely emerge among marginalised (women, WC, ethnic minority)
Offer theodicy of disprivilege for suffering

Relative deprivation as factor for appeal = community, shared experience

Question 2

Status frustration

Answer 2

Young ppl may lack status due to blurred childhood
Frustration of inable achievement and society goals ( ESP WC)
WALLIS status and identity, may wear off

Question 3

Emphasis on individualism

Answer 3

HEELAS
World affirming focus on individual

DRANE
Fit w/ ppls lives than trad churches
Individuals needs and wishes met

Question 4

Feel more successful

Answer 4

HEELAS
NAM,cults ‘self religions’ + ‘excessive individualism’ appeal to affluent, successful, intelligent MC
W/ something missing

Question 5

Justification of powerful position

Answer 5

Trad religions appeal to those w/ sense of belonging
Reinforces power
YouGov 60% MC, 38% WC attendance

Question 6

EVALUATION OF TYPOLOGIES