Ethnicity

Cards (21)

  • 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