Religion and African American Political Life
- 1 June 2001
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Political Psychology
- Vol. 22 (2) , 263-278
- https://doi.org/10.1111/0162-895x.00238
Abstract
Religion is a central force in the lives of the overwhelming majority of African Americans. However, psychology has been conspicuously silent about the role of religion in African American political life. This work endeavors to challenge the longstanding argument that religiosity promotes an escapist, apolitical stance among African Americans. Particular attention is paid to the ways in which our understanding of the link between religion and African American political behavior is complicated by expanded definitions of what is political and by increased attention to various forms of religious participation. Future directions for research are discussed.Keywords
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