Abstract
This article uses a case study of a Pentecostal/charismatic congregation to explore how inclusive, overarching identities are constructed in South Africa. It explores how the congregation's culture impacts on identity formation, contestation and change. It argues that the way people construct their identities correlates with their perceived level of empowerment. It concludes that for an overarching identity to become durable, it must be accompanied by structural changes that dismantle the power imbalances embedded in old racial categories.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 555-576 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Nationalism and Ethnic Politics |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sep 2006 |
Keywords
- Religion
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Political Science and International Relations