The Political Mobilization of African American Churches: Forms, Models, Mechanisms
The Political Mobilization of African American Churches: Forms, Models, Mechanisms
Author(s): Paulina NapierałaSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Social Sciences, Political Theory, Sociology, Theology and Religion, Political behavior, Politics and religion, Politics and society, Crowd Psychology: Mass phenomena and political interactions, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: The Black Church; African American churches; political mobilization; religion and politics; 'political church'; ethnic churches
Summary/Abstract: African American churches are famous for their political involve-ment and advocacy efforts on behalf of their own ethnic group. However, while some of them have been heavily involved in various forms of political activity, others have avoided it, focusing mainly on matters of the spirit. In this article, I will present the origins and various forms of Black churches’ political engagement, but foremost I will analyze the debate concerning the mecha-nisms of their political mobilization, trying to answer the question regarding the key factors, which according to researchers, influence churches’ activism. Different research perspectives will be considered, and special attention will be paid to the comprehensive model by Eric L. McDaniel.
Journal: Władza Sądzenia
- Issue Year: 2023
- Issue No: 24
- Page Range: 5-33
- Page Count: 29
- Language: English
