Social Groups - Ethnicity

Question 1

Solidarity

Answer 1

> Using religion to maintain tradition, group cohesion and community solidarity (togetherness).

> Mosques and Sikh Temples are community centers as well as places of worship, providing a focus for social life.

Question 2

Social Deprivation & Marginality

Answer 2

EMs feel on the fringes of society, therefore they turn to religion as a secure and solid source of identity, status and community which they find lacking in mainstream society.

Question 3

Religious Socialisation

Answer 3

Family structures are much tighter knit in Asian communities which results in pressure to conform to religious values and behaviour.

Question 4

Belonging without Believing (Davie)

Answer 4

Attend places of worship but do not believe in religion.

Question 5

Cultural Transition (Bruce)

Answer 5

Religion is used to ease the transition to a new culture by providing support and a sense of community.

Question 6

Cultural Defence (Bruce)

Answer 6

Religion offers support and a sense of cultural identity in an uncertain and hostile environment.