Eileen Barker

Eileen Barker is a respected British sociologist known for her research on new religious movements, especially the Church of Scientology. She carefully studies how these groups function, how members are recruited, and their impact on society. Her work emphasizes understanding these groups from their own perspectives rather than judging them, contributing significantly to debates about religion and social change. Barker’s thorough and impartial approach has earned her recognition as a leading expert in the sociology of religion.