Interaction Rituals and Religious Culture in the Tea Party
Scholars have noted the variety of ideological and religious perspectives present in the Tea Party movement. This study addresses why both religious and nonreligious individuals may be involved in the Tea Party despite its cultural connection to traditional' conservative Christianity. The arti...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Berghahn
[2018]
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Religion and society
Year: 2018, Volume: 9, Issue: 1, Pages: 39-51 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Tea Party movement
/ New Right
/ Religious identity
/ Interaction ritual
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Collective Action
B Tea Party B Civil Religion B Religious Right B political behaviors B interaction rituals |
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| Summary: | Scholars have noted the variety of ideological and religious perspectives present in the Tea Party movement. This study addresses why both religious and nonreligious individuals may be involved in the Tea Party despite its cultural connection to traditional' conservative Christianity. The article explores Tea Party participation and commitment, arguing that group membership is sustained by the party's ability to create interaction rituals reflective of Christian culture as an acknowledgement of American Christian values. The Tea Party frames its ideology as sacred, thereby establishing group commitment and cohesion. As a result, it is capable of attracting constituents from inside and outside of the Religious Right. By validating the experiences of others and creating a system of interdependency, the Tea Party has the potential to create group solidarity leading to collective action and exceptional political influence. |
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| ISSN: | 2150-9301 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Religion and society
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.3167/arrs.2018.090104 |