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Demographics/Attributes
Age
Religious Activity
Cultural Programs
Resources
Children
Social Activities
Dignitaries
Interactions with other societies / events
Leadership
Volunteering Rules
Discipline during prayers
General Discipline in Temple
Group A
Older
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Interested heavily
Limited to religious functions only, preferences to programs filled with rituals
Have already made significant contributions
Are more of a nuisance to this group
Is of no significance
Interested in past recognized names in circles in USA or India, language not much important.
Not much of interest
Interested but politics deter them at large
Little contribution
Eternal respect. For Example, will not allow any consumption of items forbidden in the Center Will stick to ways that can unintentionally disturb others praying
Will stick to ways that can unintentionally disturb others praying
In order to successfully operate these religious organizations, therefore, one must first identify the differences in the outlooks of the constituencies they represent today. The changing pace of the constituency must be boldly recognized and categorized to put forward any plausible solution to the dilemma of how to run these organizations. An attempt has been made to present the Table above showing these differences in the constituencies of ours.
Group B Younger
Interested mildly only
Interested in broader level of activities,
increased diversity
Yet to make significant contributions
Are the reasons to go the Center
Is one of the large reasons to come to the Center Interested if dignitary can relate to the younger audience, knowledge of English important Interactions with others outside organizations Character of outside organizations does not have to be strictly Jain or religious. Not much interested as long as can get what they want. Will do only if there is organized effort by others Respect within the general bounds of acceptance in the society. But will bend, for instance, may allow consumption of items forbidden at outside events. Prefer quite prayers Prefer organization and discipline mostly
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