Social Groups and religion

According to Brierley (2005), what percentage of church attendees were women?

• 57%

• 50%

• 40%

• 30%

What did Hoffman (1995) say about women's interest in religion?

• Women express less interest in religion

• Women express greater interest in religion

• Women have no interest in religion

• Women are equally interested as men

According to Bruce (1993), how many more women are there in sects compared to men?

• Twice as many

• Three times as many

• Equal number

• Half as many

What is one reason women are attracted to New Age movements?

• Emphasis on nature

• Emphasis on technology

• Emphasis on wealth

• Emphasis on power

What is one reason why the Under 15s have high levels of religious attendance?

• They are naturally interested in religion.

• They are made to attend church by their parents.

• They have more free time.

• They are seeking spiritual enlightenment.

Why do the Over 65s have lower attendance at religious services?

• They are less interested in religion.

• They are more likely to be disabled or sick.

• They prefer to practice religion at home.

• They have lost faith.

What is the "ageing effect" in terms of religious participation?

• People become less religious as they age.

• People turn to religion as they get older.

• Young people are more religious than older people.

• Religion becomes less important with age.

According to Marx, how does religion serve to maintain class inequality?

• By promoting education.

• By cushioning oppression.

• By encouraging wealth.

• By supporting democracy.

What does Marx describe religion as?

• A tool for education.

• A source of wealth.

• An opium of the masses.

• A path to enlightenment.

What is the 'Existential Security theory' about?

• The need for wealth.

• The importance of religion in insecure societies.

• The role of education.

• The power of democracy.