religion&beliefs - religion as a radical force- RELIGION AND SOCIAL PROTEST

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  • Created on: 07-03-19 09:55
which sociologist compares the two case studies as examples of religion inspiring protest and social change?
Steve Bruce
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what are the two case studies they refer to as evidence for religion causing social change?
the civil rights movement and the new christian right
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how does the american civil right movement cause social change?
the american civil right movement was sued to support protests to contribute chnage
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what 2 changes were made?
acting as an honest broker and mobilising public opinion
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what is 'acting as an honest broker'?
churches can provide a context fro negotiating change because they are often respected by both sides in a conflict
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what is 'mobilising public opinion'?
black churches in the south successfully campaigned for support across the whole of America
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bruce sees the civil rights movement as an examples of......................?
religion becoming involved in secular struggle and helping to bring about change
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what is the new christian right an example of?
it is an example of a religious movement aiming for 'conservative social change'- changing society back to a previous form
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