21st century Flashcards
Define ‘social mobility’
The concept that wealth, occupation and education can change during a lifetime
The media promote a (1) social mobility e.g. football - many players would be seen as (2) intellectually and therefore (3) class whose footballing success cause social mobility
1 - rags to riches
2 - unskilled
3 - working
How has the status of football changed since pre-industrial Britain?
Was for lower classes but now professional and more opportunities for all classes
Describe spectator crowds now compared to pre-industrial Britain
Now: 23% female, 11% minority, 13% junior season ticket holders
Before: mostly white males
In 2012, how many GB medallists went to private school?
40%
(1)% of males participate in sport and (2)% of females
1 - 51
2 - 36
Participation (1) with age
Decreases
What major change occurred in rugby in 2014?
20 female players were given professional contracts paid
In what area of sport is female participation increasing?
Exercise, health and fitness
Name two female sports presenters (inspirational to women to join sport)
Claire Balding and Gabbie Logan
Give an example of discrimination decreasing in sport
Golf clubs allow female members
Describe the trend between class and participation for both males and females
M: Participate t an equal extent despite class W: Young females participate substantially less in lower classes
What is meant by ‘negligence in sport’?
Cases can be taken to court due to legal issues through sport
What changes occurred due to the amendment of the Football Spectators Act in 2000
Stewards and seating capacity restriction
Define ‘match-fixing’
Purposefully creating the outcome of the game
Why do people participate in match-fixing?
Bribery from bookies
Define ‘spot-fixing’
Corruption to hinder results not determine them
Give the example of Muhammad Amir
Bowler in cricket who had bets on him to place his foot over the line, he was sent to prison
What six categories does the discrimination legislation protect?
Race, Age, Gender, Disability, Sexual orientation and Religion
How many students go from primary to comprehensive schools?
86%
Give three examples of modern tech that allow people to have more free time for participation in sport
- Online shopping
- Dishwasher
- Workout apps
Why has participation decreased since 2012?
Negative impact of the world economic recession on opportunity as regional and universal distribution of disposable income differs
How has C21st transport impacted participation rates?
- Shrinking world effect
- More sports tours
- Decreased reliability of public transport
