Cult

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A2 Sociology (Religious Organisations) Flashcards on Cult, created by Izzy Collinson on 22/06/2016.
Izzy Collinson
Flashcards by Izzy Collinson, updated more than 1 year ago
Izzy Collinson
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Cult Membership customers (pay for a service)- seek personal gain individualistic young m/c
Cult Organisation very little hierarchy loose knit little structure
Cult Worship very little ritual
Cult and Sense of Legitimacy openness to the experiences they offer don't demand acceptance
Cult and Relationship to Wider Society members still play roles in wider society accept the wider N&Vs
Cult and Commitment low commitment part time involvement join for pragmatic reasons- achieve an aim
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