Bruce on Secularisation | Beliefs in Society | A-Level Sociology

The video discusses Grace Davey's views on secularisation. She argues that religious belief has not declined, but rather the way people practice religion has changed to be more individualistic and less about obligation. She coined the term "believing without belonging" to describe how people still have faith but don't feel the need to regularly attend services. The video also covers critiques of Davey's ideas by scholars like Steve Bruce, who argue declining attendance does show declining belief.

KEY TERMS

• Secularisation
• Believing without belonging
• Vicarious religion
• Multiple modernities