Recent Patterns of Secularization: A Problem of Generations

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Age Differences; Age Groups; Generation Gap; Religion; Religious Factors; Social History; Social Influences; Theories; Trend Analysis

A theory is developed to explain the irregularities in the secularization process. This approach indicates that distinct shifts in religious trends may be the result of age strata attempting to differentiate themselves symbolically from some other age strata. (Author/AM)

1977

EJ147447