Hierarchy Attenuating/Enhancing Organizational Environments and Intergroup Attitudes: Relationship of Racism, Classism, and Sexism in Multiracial and Monoracial Churches of the United States

As Yancey (2003) has pointed out, the intentional character of racially integrated churches tends to lessen the social distance between Whites and minorities. The purpose of this study is to examine how racially hierarchy-attenuating and hierarchy-enhancing environments affect classism and sexism attitudes among congregations. The finding shows that multiracial churches promote H-A environment for class and race diversity, but not for gender equality. The class and race diversity is affected by organizational structure; on the other hand, gender equality is influenced by theologies. This study finds the answers to this discrepancy from the effect of biblical teachings on classist and sexist attitudes and the cumulative effect of structured domination of women.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2005

Author dc:creator

• Kim, Ye Jung

Contributors dc:contributor

• Yancey, George A., 1962-
• Williamson, David Allen
• Lawson, Erma J.

• Christian sociology -- United States.
• Religion and culture -- United States.
• Racism -- United States -- Religious aspects.
• Classism -- United States -- Religious aspects.
• Sexism -- United States -- Religious aspects.
• Women and religion -- United States.
• multiracial churches
• racism
• classism
• sexism
• social attitude
• authoritarian personality

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Kim, Ye Jung
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 68935235
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