Sociology of Atheism

Definition

An academic subfield examining the social structures, institutions, and group dynamics of atheist communities and movements. It analyzes how atheist organizations function, recruit members, build identity, and navigate societal perception—treating atheism as a social phenomenon rather than just a theological absence.

Example Usage

Her research in the sociology of atheism demonstrated that online skeptic communities often replicate the hierarchical and exclusionary patterns they criticize in organized religion.

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