Assess the sociological explanations of the relationship between globalisation and religion. 33 marks
Secularisation theory has argued that modernisation has undermined religion. The importance of science and technology on economic development and rational worldview on which they depend on are seen as destroying the belief in supernatural. However religion can contribute to development, but most recently sociologists have examined what role religion may play in development in today’s globalising world.
This can be seen in India. Globalisation has brought rapid economic growth and has seen India become a more important player in the world political stage. It has brought prosperity to some, notably the Indian middle class. Nanda shows
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Nanda notes that the Indians’ success in the global market have attributed to Hindu values. These are constantly promoted by media and politicians. Ultra nationalism, worshiping Hindu gods and India itself has become a civil religion.
In recent years the East Asia tiger economies such as Korea and Singapore are now becoming industrialised. Also China has become a major global power. Sociologists argue that this success is because of religion acting similar to Calvinism. Redding sees their post Confucian values as encouraging, similar to the protestant work ethic. Similarly Berger argues that Pentecostalism in Latin America acts as a functional equivalent to Weber’s protestant ethic. He says that they embrace the work ethic and lifestyle of Calvinists aspect of life which in result its members continue to prosper.
However Berger underlines Weber’s point that religious ideas alone are not enough to produce economic development. He says that natural resources are also needed. For example while Protestantism has grown in northern Brazil, the religion lacks resources and remains backwards. By contrast, the south, which is developing rapidly, has both a work ethic derived from Pentecostalism and the necessary resources.
Christianity has also become globalised. Lehmann says that it has done this by accompanying globalisations, imposed my indigenous population and in the past 100 years it has spread because of its popular following. The symbols and
Globalisation is the process which business or other organization interact and integrate with the people, companies, and governments of the other countries. Globalisation can help a country by improving their economy welfare but at the same time. It has change the world by the effects on culture, and industry. With globalisation, most people life standard has improved by having cheaper and more choices products. Other than the increasing of life standard, local industry have been affected by the globalisation because there are more multinational firms moving into the nation which provide cheaper price for the local residents.
Globalisation has a very long history of the social development of the world it started many years ago. It left a remarkable sign throughout the time which many people use this term of globalisation. It often
Sociologists argue that in Britain, there has been an overall steady decline in the importance of religion since the 19th century, which has led some sociologists to suggest there was a ‘golden age’ of religiosity. Many sociologists have proposed explanations for the secularisation thesis, for example Weber, Berger and Bruce. However Postmodernists criticise the secularisation theory as they believe that religion hasn’t declined it has just become modernised. Other theories, such as religious market theory and existential security theory, also go against the view that Britain is becoming a secular society as they believe religion takes form in
Theologian Kathryn Tanner examines the power and influence a global economy provides through a theological perspective in her book; Economics of Grace. Tanner breaks apart her theories into 3 sections that include drawing connections to, and contrasting the economic principles and the values of Christianity. Throughout her book, Tanner re-iterates her own theory of the relationship that regards to an “Economy of Grace”. God offers goods to his children and expects them to share what they receive, therefore; based off of the non-competitive nature of the dual physical and spiritual world, the economy should be noncompetitive to every degree possible to resemble God’s graces.
Religion has influenced an entire range of changes in the elongated history of the world. The alterations that have taken place in the past are clear and concise evidence that the underlying and ultimate influence is religion. Religion has been apart of a plethora number of events in the past because, religion gives humans a clear source of origin of the universe, and carries an everlasting assurance that provides protection and happiness among the permutations in life. Religion also served its purpose in all aspects of life, especially during the events between the 1600’s and 1800’s.
Globalisation has effects on the environment, culture, political systems, economic devel`opment, prosperity, and on human physical well-being in societies around the world. Globalisation allows free transfer of capital, goods, and services across nations.
pitalistic society zombies the individual. It is argued that capitalism makes individuals into “interchangeable beasts of burden” (McNally). Christian fundamentalism provides the comfort needed to lift this burden of the working and the stresses of the capitalist society. An article titled “A Growing Faith-- and Outrage” by Mary Beth Sheridan details how much Christian fundamentalism improves the lives of its followers. Christian fundamentalism provides a warm and communal environment and a promise of salvation (Sheridan). This salvation is important because it provides hope in times of distress or hopelessness, such as when people have to operate on an eat-sleep-work-repeat cycle. Therefore, it is clear that Christian fundamentalists are connected
Globalization has done a tremendous disservice to those that seek to create wealth and resource equality. Globally it has created a system where as the counties with access to strong markets, copious resources, and relatively educated populations will succeed, while those countries that lag behind in categories such as those willhave a difficult time maintaining in the global economic system.
The origins of french culture can be dated back to the time of Charlemagne, or even before, when it was part of a much bigger culture from which have stemmed the different ways of life of many european countries. One of the most ancient aspects of this French culture, which influences the lives of millions of people, is religion. Developed from the human desire to understand and explain our world and beyond, religion has played a major role in the formation of current French culture. Looking into its presence in the 18th century, I will begin to analyze how globalization has affected religion in ways which have made it what it was in the 20th century. When the French Revolution broke out in 1789, Catholicism was the official religion of the
Globalization has enhanced speedy economic growth in China. It gives the countries that embrace the phenomenon opportunities for economic growth through increased access to foreign capital, modern technologies, new information and technical skills. Mike Collins in his article, The Pros and Cons of Globalization, points that globalization is an approach aimed at raising the social, economic and political status of both the poor and rich states through a global strategy. The approach, however, has come with its drawbacks that cannot go unnoticed. The most evident negative effect is that it has led to the exploitation of the poor, subjecting them to more poverty conditions, while the rich accumulate more wealth than ever before.
My senior thesis will explore the historical and social scientific relationship between Capitalism and Christianity in regard to the changing religious population in South Korea. I will use Max Weber’s The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism as a starting place in the field, critique it, and explore more recent research as well. I will apply Weber’s methodology onto South Korea, paying particular attention to the first modern universities in South Korea, most founded by Protestants, which plays an important role in Korean culture today as your “rank” of university directly correlates with your future wealth, success and happiness. Traditionally, Protestants have had much more success in Korea as they were not persecuted harshly like
The accomplishments and success of civilizations are closely linked to their religious outlook and the role of religion in their governments and society. Throughout history rulers have used the influence of religions to control their populations and provide the justification for their power. A society with a greater degree of separation between religion and government promotes a superior level of liberty and creativity amongst its people. By the time of the decline of the Roman Empire in the west, however, the world had come full circle to a return to theocratic dictatorship.
Christian Science is an idealistic and most radical form of transcendental religiosity. The study of Christian Science teaches a feeling of understanding of God's goodness and the differences between good and evil, life and death. The purpose of this paper is to address how the study of Christian Science helps us better understand the impact of globalization in America, as well as the impact of American on globalization. This paper is important because globalization features a dominant worldview. All throughout the world people believe, study and teach different types of religious movements that impact others. People need to better understand how certain religions modify, conflict with, and impact the world. First, it will discuss
Theories of globalization present a more difficult task for Beyer, as he must not only establish what globalization is, but religion’s place within it. He explores the problem in various ways through the rest of the first part of the book. Beyer rests his analysis upon the work of Luhmann primarily, but also that of Immanuel Wallerstein, John Meyer, and Roland Robertson. Using Luhmann, Beyer resolves the theoretical debate of whether globalization is a homogenization of all particularities under a common social rubric or a simpler transformation of
Through globalization economies all over the world, rich and poor, grew at a faster pace and