Sociology A-Level
Cultural transition
What Cultural transition means in Sociology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Cultural transition
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Religion eases the move into a new society, as distinct from using religion to protect identity in a hostile environment.
Topics that use Cultural transition
- Beliefs in Society (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Ideology
- Ideology and power
- New Religious Movements
- Open belief system
- Religious organisations and movements
- Science
- Social change and conflict
- Social stability and consensus
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