Religious Identity Among Ethnic Minorities

The video explores the relationship between ethnicity and religious participation in the UK, highlighting how minority ethnic groups often maintain higher levels of religiosity compared to the white majority. It discusses various studies and theories, including John Bird's reasons for high religiosity among minorities, Steve Bruce's views on secularization, and George Chids' paths for immigrants. The video also examines the Policy Studies Institute survey, which shows generational changes in religious importance across different ethnic groups.

What does the UK census data reveal about religious identity among minority ethnic groups?

• It shows that minority ethnic groups have no religious identity.

• It indicates that religious identity often mirrors the dominant religion of their country of origin.

• It reveals that minority ethnic groups have a higher rate of conversion to Christianity.

• It suggests that all minority ethnic groups in the UK are atheists.

According to the 1997 survey by Mude, which ethnic group is least likely to see religion as very important?

• Caribbean members of new Protestant churches

• White members of the Church of England

• Hindus

• Muslims

What is one reason John Bird gives for higher religiosity among minority ethnic groups?

• They are less educated.

• They originate from societies with high levels of religiosity.

• They have no cultural identity.

• They have more financial resources.

What role does religion play for minority ethnic groups according to John Bird?

• It serves as a form of entertainment.

• It is a method to gain financial success.

• It is a way to escape cultural identity.

• It provides a sense of community and solidarity.

How does Steve Bruce explain the religiosity of ethnic minorities in modern Britain?

• As an expression of community solidarity.

• As a way to gain political power.

• As a means to increase wealth.

• As a result of deep religious commitment.

What does Steve Bruce mean by 'cultural defense' in the context of ethnic minority religion?

• Using religion to increase economic status.

• Using religion to gain political influence.

• Using religion to attack other cultures.

• Using religion to protect identity in a hostile environment.

What is one of the paths George Chids identifies for immigrants regarding religion?

• Adapting religious beliefs to fit the new environment.

• Complete abandonment of all beliefs.

• Adopting a new religion entirely.

• Ignoring all religious practices.

Which ethnic group was found to have a stronger retention of religious importance according to the Policy Studies Institute survey?

• Younger white individuals

• Younger Chinese individuals

• Younger African Caribbean individuals

• Muslims

According to Jes Keel, what has been the trend in religious revival globally?

• A general revival in both minority and majority religions.

• A decline in all religious practices.

• A revival only in minority religions.

• A complete secularization of all societies.

What does the Policy Studies Institute survey suggest about generational changes in religiosity?

• There is no change in religiosity across generations.

• Younger generations are more religious than older ones.

• Older generations are abandoning religion entirely.

• Younger generations are less likely to see religion as very important.