Pagan Religions in Five Minutes - Suzanne Owen
63. Why is Witchcraft Popular among Teenagers?
Pagan Religions in Five Minutes - Suzanne Owen
Denise Cush [+]
Bath Spa University
Denise Cush is professor emerita in religion and education at Bath Spa University. She has published on Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, and Pagan traditions as well as pluralist religious education. From childhood, she has loved books about witches or magic and myths and legends from all traditions.
Description
Witchcraft appeals to teenagers for various reasons; it empowers female identity, promotes inclusive and life-affirming ethics. It emphasises personal freedom, responsibility, and connection to nature. Teenagers, especially those from LGBTQ+ communities, find a sense of belonging and engage in practices that boost self-esteem and provide a sense of control. Witchcraft is a means of personal expression, protest and transformation.