'The Stars Down to Earth' - Why Educated Women in the Western World Use Astrology
Issue: Vol 41 No. 2 (2012)
Journal: Bulletin for the Study of Religion
Subject Areas: Religious Studies Buddhist Studies Islamic Studies Biblical Studies
DOI: 10.1558/bsor.v41i2.3
Abstract:
Astrology is immensely popular in the modern, Western world. Studies have shown that 'belief' in astrology is mainly found among the lesser educated parts of the population, however, astrology is mainly used by educated middle-class women. This article explores why.
Author: Kirstine Munk