NAMS learning check

What is meant by the concept NAM

• New ageing movement

• New aged movement

• Newer ageing movement

• Newer ageing movements

What would not be an example of a NAM?

• The Church of England

• Psychic readings

• Tarot card readings

• An appreciation of UFOs (societies connected to this)

According to Heelas there are two common themes of the New Age. What are these?

• Self spirituality

• Disenchantment

• Detraditionalism

• Secularisation

What type of society appeals to NAMs?

• Modern society

• Contemporary society

• Postmodern society

• Marxist society

What would be a criticism of the existence of NAMs?

• They allow the individual to discover themself through self spirituality

• They allow someone to find their inner self

• They inadvertently contribute to a capitalist society as people are 'buying' into services

• They allow someone to show a belief system away from traditional religion