Interaction Rituals and Religious Culture in the Tea Party
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4314726 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Stacy M K George (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 39-51 |
| Publication date | 2018-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religion and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2150-9298 • E-ISSN: 2150-9301 |
| Publisher | Berghahn Books (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.3167/arrs.2018.090104 |
| OpenAlex | W2900540196 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 38 |
Scholars have noted the variety of ideological and religious perspectives present in the Tea Party movement. This study addresses why both religious and nonreligious individuals may be involved in the Tea Party despite its cultural connection to 'traditional' conservative Christianity. The article explores Tea Party participation and commitment, arguing that group membership is sustained by the party's ability to create interaction rituals reflective of Christian culture as an acknowledgement of American Christian values. The Tea Party frames its ideology as sacred, thereby establishing group commitment and cohesion. As a result, it is capable of attracting constituents from inside and outside of the Religious Right. By validating the experiences of others and creating a system of interdependency, the Tea Party has the potential to create group solidarity leading to collective action and exceptional political influence
Acknowledgement · Christianity · Collective action · Group cohesiveness · Ideology · Interdependence · Political science · Politics · Social science · Sociology · Solidarity · Tea party · Electoral Systems and Political Participation · Law · Philosophy · Religion and Society Interactions · Religious studies
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |