Abstract
The study investigates how Jehovah’s Witnesses are perceived by the Scottish public, addressing common misconceptions and media portrayals, including legal controversies and public criticism. Through a structured survey distributed across four diverse demographic groups, the research captures attitudes towards religion in general, the relevance of Jehovah’s Witnesses in contemporary Scotland, and the potential tension between traditional religious practices and modern secular values. The paper also analyses the social contributions of Jehovah’s Witnesses to Scottish society. Finally, the study engages with theoretical frameworks such as constructivism and interpretivism to analyse the data and explore how the intersection of religion and secularism shapes public opinion in Scotland.
Presenters
Hazel Mc ArthurStudent, PhD Politics, University of Ediburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Religion, Society, Jehovah's Witnesses, Secularisation
