Miller and Hoffman - gender socialisation means females are brought up to be more submissive, passive and obedient
Halman and Draulans - women are expection to be the guardians of family life and take charge of their children's moral development
Davie - visions of God - love, comfort and forgiveness, whereas men associate God with power and control
Bruce- women are less confrontational, aggressive, goal-oriented and more co-operative and caring - greater involvement in mainstream denominations, sects and NAMs