Religion is socially patterned
Religion is socially patterned

Religion is socially patterned, which means beliefs, belonging and participation tend to vary by social class, gender, ethnicity, age and migration. Sociologists look for patterns and tendencies, not fixed rules, so group membership does not determine every individual.
Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Sociology Social groups and religious movements. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a strong grasp of the core sociological perspectives (functionalism, Marxism, feminism, interactionism) early, since they underpin evaluation across every topic and exam question.