20th century Flashcards
Explain the class system in the 20th century?
The pub was the centre of sporting activities for working class men.
In horse racing and boxing the middle/upper class put up the money and the lower class took part.
In sports such as cricket, the working/middle class would compete together.
Working class had less free time than upper/middle class.
Crowds were mostly well behaved, leading to the view that sport was a symbol of orderliness and good nature of the British working class.
Unemployed and unskilled workers could not afford to spectate.
How did the changing status of women affect sports? (20th century)
Women continued to be more involved in sport.
The work in the factories that women had to do due to the shortage of men caused by WW1 helped to changed the perception of women being physically weak.
This led to a wider range of sports being offered.
Women’s football gained more interest. (Women’s FA set up in 1969)
What was law and order like in the 20th century?
More discipline working environments
Stricter education system
Law and order more easily enforced
60,000 spectators was not uncommon and people acted well
Professional teams formed
A sports press was developed
Gambling was still an essential part of sport
What did the Education Act of 1944 (Butler Act) state?
It shall be the duty of the local education authority for every area, so far as their powers extend, to continues the spiritual, mental and physical developments of the community
How did the state education system influence the participation of sport? (20th century)
All school curriculums included physical education.
Grammar school often ran competitive sports teams.
Secondary modern school ran a ran a sport teams.
Extra-curriculum sports
How did availability of time, money and space affect sport? (20th century)
Gradual increase in leisure time and money meant men played and watched sport.
Availibilty of money enable darts, dominoes and billiards to flourish inside pubs.
Space was a key requirement but it was at a premium and the land that was available was heavily used.
How did availability of transport affect sport? (20th century)
Public and private transport became much more available to everyone. Increased numbers could now participate and spectate sport.
Radio coverage attracted large crowds
