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Globalisation and Religion | Beliefs in Society | A-Level Sociology

Level:
A-Level
Board:
AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, IB, OCR, WJEC

Last updated 3 Nov 2023

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The video examines the impacts of globalisation on religion. It outlines Peter Berger's three reactions to globalisation - particularism, universalism, and marginalization. The growth of fundamentalism is discussed as a reaction to globaliSation. The links between religion and consumerism are outlined via David Lyon's work. The role of the internet and migration in spreading religious beliefs is also covered. The relationship between national identity and religion is discussed. Finally, the appeal of fundamentalism in providing certainty in an uncertain world is explained.

KEY TERMS

  • Secularisation
  • Globalisation
  • Particularism
  • Universalism
  • Marginalisation
  • Fundamentalism
  • Consumerism
  • Migration
  • National identity
  • Certainty
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