Religion and Social Change Pt 2 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyReligion and beliefsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: hollyrebekahCreated on: 26-09-20 22:59 What two examples does Bruce gives that shows religion as the inspiration for social change? The Civil Rights Movement and The New Christian Right 1 of 11 How did the black clergy support the civil rights movement? They played a decisive role, giving support and moral legitimacy to activists 2 of 11 What role did the church play in the civil rights movement? It provided a meeting place and sanctuary from threats of white violence, as well as created a sense of unity through rituals like praying 3 of 11 According to Bruce, how did the black clergy shame white people into changing the law? By appealing to their shared Christian values of equality 4 of 11 How was religion an ideological resource in the civil rights movement? It provided beliefs and practices protestors could draw on for motivation and support 5 of 11 What are the ways in which religious organisations were able to support protests and social change, as identified by Bruce? Taking the moral high ground; channelling dissent; acting as honest broker; and mobilising public opinion 6 of 11 What is the New Christian Right? A politically and morally conservative, Protestant fundamentalist movement 7 of 11 What does the New Christian Right aim to do? Take America ‘back to God’ 8 of 11 What are the reasons Bruce suggests for the New Christian Right’s lack of success? Campaigners find it hard to cooperate with people from other religions and they lack widespread support 9 of 11 What is the New Christian Right’s biggest problem? Most Americans are unwilling to accept other people’s definitions of how they should live their lives 10 of 11 What does it suggest when we compare the Civil Rights Movement to that of the New Christian Right? To achieve success, the beliefs and demands of religiously motivated protest movements need to be consistent with the beliefs of wider society 11 of 11
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