Ethnicity

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    • What is the most populated religion in the UK?
      Christianity
    • What percentage of the UK population practices Christianity?
      72%
    • What does religious pluralism in the UK result from?
      Globalisation and migration
    • How does religious participation differ among ethnic groups in the UK?
      Ethnic minorities participate more than whites
    • Why might ethnic minorities maintain higher levels of religious practice?
      They originate from poorer countries with traditional cultures
    • What existential crisis might ethnic minorities face in their home countries?
      Deprivation and underdevelopment
    • What pattern do ethnic minorities likely maintain upon arriving in the UK?
      How they practice religion
    • What do critics highlight regarding the experiences of immigrants and minorities?
      Disregard for their unique experiences
    • What role does religion play for immigrants in a new society?
      Cultural defense and transition
    • How does Bruce view religion's role in migration?
      As support and cultural identity
    • What does Bird suggest about religion in minority communities?
      It fosters community solidarity
    • Why did some black/Caribbean Christians turn to black-led churches?
      White churches were unwelcoming
    • What trend did Brierley observe regarding new churches in the UK?
      Growth of churches for specific languages
    • How can religion assist in cultural transition for immigrants?
      By providing support and community
    • What does Herberg note about religious participation among first-generation immigrants in the USA?
      It is typically high
    • How does Bruce's observation about the UK relate to immigrant religious participation?
      It mirrors high participation among minorities
    • What did Pryce's study of the African Caribbean community in Bristol reveal?
      Importance of cultural defense and transition
    • What role does Pentecostalism play for African Caribbeans according to Pryce?
      It provides values for new society adaptation
    • How did Pentecostalism help African Caribbeans in the UK?
      By teaching self-resilience
    • What perspective does Rastafarianism offer regarding society?
      It views society as racist and exploitative
    • How do the views of Pentecostalism and Rastafarianism differ?
      Pentecostalism adapts, Rastafarianism rejects society
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