Globalisation

Cards (21)

  • What is a key feature of contemporary society according to postmodernists?
    Globalisation
  • How has globalisation affected religion and belief?
    It has made society more interconnected
  • Who identified three key impacts of globalisation on religion?
    Peter Beyer
  • What are the three key impacts of globalisation on religion identified by Beyer?
    1. Particularism
    2. Universalism
    3. Marginalisation
  • What does the term 'Particularism' refer to in the context of globalisation and religion?
    Religion used for anti-globalisation activity
  • How does religion contribute to cultural differences according to Beyer?
    It symbolizes cultural differences, not sameness
  • What is the trend associated with 'Universalism' in religion?
    Major religions focus on shared values
  • What has helped to diffuse conflict between religions?
    Inter-faith dialogue through global communication
  • What does Beyer mean by 'Marginalisation' of religion?
    Religion plays a lesser role in public life
  • How have religions utilized global communications?
    To recruit members and spread their message
  • How is religious identity changing in relation to national identity?
    Less attached to national identity than before
  • What is a significant exception to the trend of religious identity and national identity?
    India
  • How is Hinduism related to Indian nationalism according to Meera Nanda?
    Hinduism and nationalism are seen as the same
  • What percentage of Indians consider their culture superior to others?
    93%
  • What concept did Bellah associate with Hinduism in India?
    Civil religion
  • Which religions have been present across many nations long before globalisation?
    Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
  • What does David Martin suggest about Pentecostalism in the context of globalisation?
    It has rapidly spread in the developing world
  • How does Pentecostalism differ from Catholicism according to Martin?
    Pentecostalism is less hierarchical and state-linked
  • Why do people choose to join Pentecostalism?
    They actively choose to join the church
  • What is a characteristic of Pentecostalism that appeals to poorer populations?
    It is viewed as supportive of the poor
  • What does Giddens (1991) present as a response to globalisation in contemporary society?
    Fundamentalism