The Sociological Effects of Religious Cults. This paper is an examination of the sociological effects of cults on society; beginning with a definition of cults, then discussing some examples of cults, and exploring the reasons why people join cults, why some of them leave, and what adaptation back into mainstream society is like. 36 pgs. 28 f/c. 17b. Pages: 36 Bibliography: 17 source(s) listed Filename: 3199 Sociological Effects Cults.doc Price: 322.20