Author Description
This publication draws on ethnographic fieldwork, cross-cultural comparisons, and relevant theories exploring the beliefs, identities, and practices of 'Generation A'-Anglican laywomen born in the 1920s and 1930s.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates how the religious identities and practices of Anglican laywomen born in the 1920s and 1930s have shaped their experiences of aging and institutional belonging. Abby Day, a sociologist of religion, utilizes extensive ethnographic fieldwork and cross-cultural comparisons to analyze this specific cohort, often referred to as 'Generation A.' The work argues that these women maintain a distinct form of religious identity that is deeply rooted in their historical context and institutional participation, challenging broader secularization theories.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Ethnographic data collected from Anglican laywomen born in the 1920s and 1930s
- Comparative analysis of religious belief and practice across different cultural contexts
- Theoretical frameworks regarding identity formation and institutional religion
Scope Limits
- The study does not cover the religious experiences of younger generations of Anglican women
- The research is limited to the specific demographic of 'Generation A' and does not generalize to all Christian denominations
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars in the sociology of religion recognize this text as a significant contribution to the study of aging and institutional faith. Readers frequently note the academic rigor and the depth of the ethnographic evidence provided by the author.
Page Count:
270
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191802549
ISBN-13:
9780191802546
Ethnography
Anglicanism
Gerontology
Sociology of Religion
Gender Studies