SOCI 326 1st Edition Lecture 14Sociological Imagination Combination: Research paper & Reflective essay Research Paper: collect interview data, present findings, make an argument Engage Textbook Either Chaves orEmerson, et al. Take seriously the TB material Reflective essay: you comment on your experiences, your views in light of the experiences and observations of grandparents & parents A common format for a paper Paragraph 1 Hook 1: "Sociologists are fascinating by religious change. Examining belief and practice across three generations demonstrates the continuity of religion in my family." Hook 2: "I didn't realize it until I took this class, but I'm a religious none. My family wouldn't have expected it and still don't know but I'm one of those ‐ ‐people who, when asked: "which religion are you?" I reply: "none of the above."" Paragraph 2 Discuss the TB material related to your subject This may take a page or so but shouldn't be more than 1.5 pages Paragraph 3 Discuss the findings from your interview with grandparents Organize your discussion based on the theme selected from the TB Then repeat for your Fourth Paragraph Paragraph 4 In a paragraph or a page discuss your answers/reactions to the questions you posed to your family members Are your views similar? Different?Paragraph 5 Strong closing (restate thesis) "in examining the changing role of religious beliefs and practices in my family across three generations, I find remarkable stability."" Closing thought or reflection While I have emphasized stability I should note that I have noticed some interesting changes… siblings are nones… my views on GLBTQ issues are different from my parents… etc.Religious nonesThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Last time: I mentioned a video clip on religious nones Due to time constraints will be posted on eCampusReview: Religious Diversity Increasing number of non christian non jews‐ ‐ Why growing Immigration Prior to 1965: New immigrants from Europe Catholics and Jews Since 1965: New immigrants from Central and South America, Asia, Africa Yet most immigrants come from mostly christian countries Declining proportion of Protestants What are the impacts of increasing religious diversity? Greater polarization or tolerance? The Aunt Susan Principle Increasing Diversity of Family and Friendship networks Creates more tolerance Signs of tolerance Voting preferences Survey responses: 75% of Americans: any religion other than their own may offer true path to god 70% of Americans: religions other than their own may lead to eternal life Increasing diversity of Congregations Predominantly white congregations: Less homogeneousAlternative Spiritualities Religion Maters, pp. 49 53‐ Spiritual, not religious Believing, not belonging Alternative spirituality (def):nontraditional believes and practices Divination (horoscopes, astrology, channeling etc..) Personal health and wellness (alternative medicine etc..) Key finding: alternative spiritualities are about consumer choice par excellence Highly individualistic Healthy and authentic relationships (esp. with one's body)Diversity and Race/Ethnicity: Jewish "nones" A rising number of American Jews say they are not religious and are less likely to raise their children jewish, according to a survey by the Pew Research CenterAllen Cooperman (deputy director of the pew religion project): "It's very stark,"…"older jews are jews by religion. Younger jews are jews of no religionAfrican Americans Most atend historical black churches African Americans: More likely to pray, atend religious service, to say religion is important in their lives Less likely to be "nones"African American "nones": 7/10 say religion is Somewhat or Very importantHispanics in the US 7/10 represented as Catholic Most hispanics: Charismatic (aka Renewalists) Believe Catholic church teaching Favor "spirit filled" service‐ Includes Divine Healing and Direct Revelations from God Shows influence of Pentecostal Worship Styles Half of evangelical protestants: converts 4/5 converted from Catholicism Fewer religious "nones" Atend "ethnic"
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