| ID | 098346 |
| Title Proper | Buddhism, Taoism, folk religions, and rebellions |
| Other Title Information | empirical evidence from Taiwan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Chang, Wen-Chun |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This study investigates the influences of religion in determining whether to support what might be perceived to be rebellious actions in Taiwan where most people are adherents of Buddhism, Taoism, and folk religions. Using data from the Taiwan Social Change Survey 2004, the estimations of the probit model suggest that there are some strong links between religion and the attitudes toward rebellious actions. In particular, being a Taoist reduces the probability of protest participation while being a Buddhist and being a folk religionist cut the likelihood of signing a petition. Moreover, the frequencies of religious attendance are positively associated with the probabilities of participating in a protest, signing a petition, and taking actions against injustice or harmful regulations. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 45, No. 4; Aug 2010: p445-460 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 45, No. 4; Aug 2010: p445-460 |
| Key Words | Institution ; Rebellion ; Religion ; Social Conflict ; Taiwan |