Pluralist Theory and Church Policy Positions on Racial and Sexual Equality

This study examines the usefulness of pluralist theory in explaining church policy positions on racial and sexual equality. The data do not support the pluralist model. The findings indicate that larger denominations are more likely to adopt strong positions on racial and sexual equality. It is sugg...

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Main Author: Berk, Marc (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 1978
In: Sociological analysis
Year: 1978, Volume: 39, Issue: 4, Pages: 338-350
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