Dueling Identities
Subtitle: The Christian Biker
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: August 28, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 108
ISBN-13: 9780739115879
Subjects: Christian life & practice; Social & cultural anthropology; Christian Life; Sociology (Specific Aspects); Social Science; Sociology; Christian Ministry - General; Motorcycles - General; Sociology of Religion; Social Science / Sociology / General; Christian Life - Social Issues; Sociology - General; Motorcyclists; Religious life
Description: "Dueling Identities: The Christian Biker examines the emerging phenomena of Christian motorcycle ministries. Qualitative and exploratory in nature, Dueling Identities shines a spotlight onto a subculture that has thus far been unresearched by focusing on the Black Sheep Harley-Davidsons for Christ Motorcycle Ministry (BSHDFC). This research examines the contradictions facing the Christian biker in regard to the conflicting cultural norms and values within the "Christian" and "biker" communities. The Christian biker faces the contradiction of maintaining both the "bad boy" image and the "Christian" image. Seeking to unravel this contradiction, Doreen Anderson-Facile explores how the Christian biker identity is developed and maintained. This study is framed in identity theory which focuses on identity construction, commitment, salience, and self-knowledge."--Jacket.