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Spirituality, Religion, and Youth: An Introduction
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Ezzy, D and Harloff, A, Spirituality, Religion, and Youth: An Introduction, Handbook of Children and Youth Studies, Springer Science and Business Media Singapore, Wyn, J and Cahill H (ed), Singapore, pp. 845-860. ISBN 978-981-4451-14-7 (2015) [Other Book Chapter]
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DOI: doi:10.1007/978-981-4451-15-4_38
Abstract
This chapter introduces the concepts of religion and spirituality, particularly as
these relate to young people. It reviews some of the major changes that are
occurring in contemporary society and how these changes are reflected in
the types of religions and spiritualities that young people are practicing. The
processes of globalization, international migration, and the m!ss media
provide more choice and increase uncertainty. In this context, the chapter
examines some case studies to illustrate how some young people are embracing
these choices and uncertainty, practicing Witchcraft as a religion and finding
spiritual meaning in dance parties such as raves. In contrast, other young people
find various forms of fundamentalisms attractive because they offer certainty in
the face of unsettling and insecure times. Finally we discuss the rise of Pentecostalism
in Africa and the issue of religious teaching in secular schools.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Other Book Chapter |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Sociology of Youth, Sociology of Religion |
| Research Division: | Studies in Human Society |
| Research Group: | Sociology |
| Research Field: | Sociology not elsewhere classified |
| Objective Division: | Cultural Understanding |
| Objective Group: | Religion and Ethics |
| Objective Field: | Religion and Society |
| UTAS Author: | Ezzy, D (Professor Douglas Ezzy) |
| ID Code: | 99932 |
| Year Published: | 2015 |
| Deposited By: | Social Sciences |
| Deposited On: | 2015-04-17 |
| Last Modified: | 2016-08-10 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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