Sociology – New Age Movements: Summary
Notes & Key Concepts”
New Age Movements - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Large number of religions &
therapies since 1970s.
- Generally classed as 'world affirming' as they focus on individual potential.
- Appeal to all ages.
- Annual celebration of NA ideas takes place in London or Manchester.
- People who already subscribe to the holistic milieu.
= seeking self spirituality & personal experience - HEELAS & WOODHEAD.
NAMs - BRUCE - CORRECT ANSWERS-Identified 2 mains forms:
- Audience cults.
- Client cults e.g. Tarot cards.
Audience cults - CORRECT ANSWERS-Require little commitment from their
followers & often act as little more than a form of entertainment e.g. Astrology.
Client cults - CORRECT ANSWERS-Offer services to their followers who are
seen as customers. They offer a way of enhancing life rather than an alternative
lifestyle e.g. Scientology.
Notes & Key Concepts”
New Age Movements - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Large number of religions &
therapies since 1970s.
- Generally classed as 'world affirming' as they focus on individual potential.
- Appeal to all ages.
- Annual celebration of NA ideas takes place in London or Manchester.
- People who already subscribe to the holistic milieu.
= seeking self spirituality & personal experience - HEELAS & WOODHEAD.
NAMs - BRUCE - CORRECT ANSWERS-Identified 2 mains forms:
- Audience cults.
- Client cults e.g. Tarot cards.
Audience cults - CORRECT ANSWERS-Require little commitment from their
followers & often act as little more than a form of entertainment e.g. Astrology.
Client cults - CORRECT ANSWERS-Offer services to their followers who are
seen as customers. They offer a way of enhancing life rather than an alternative
lifestyle e.g. Scientology.
