3 Sport and Society Flashcards
1
Q
What is the feudal system
A
A way of structuring society around a relationship derived from the holding of land in exchange for service or labour
2
Q
Give 3 characteristics of pre 1780 Britain
A
- communication and transport were limited
- widespread illiteracy
- cruel/violent existences were the norm for lower classes whilst upper class lived in comfort and luxury
- limited free time
- people lived in rural areas
3
Q
Give 3 barriers to sport in pre-industrial Britain
A
- little time in which they are able to play due to long working hours
- lack of equipment
- lack of people to play against
4
Q
Give 3 socio-cultural factors inhibiting the playing of sport in pre-industrial Britain
A
- limited transport/communications
- illiteracy/uneducated
- harsh society
- seasonal time/long working hours
- pre-urban revolutions
- two-tier society
5
Q
Give 3 characteristics of mob football
A
- locally based
- no limit on numbers involved
- more about physicality than skill due to lack of rules
- few rules
- male dominated
- played during holidays
- made the most of available areas
- not played on a pitch due to lack of facilities
6
Q
Why did authorities decide to ban mob football
A
- people died whilst playing it
- damage to property
- very violent
- gambling
- heavily linked to alcohol consumption
7
Q
Who did mob football negatively impact
A
- business/factory owners
- the general public
8
Q
Why is real tennis unlike other forms of popular recreation?
A
- exclusively upper class
- upper classes were educated so had complex written rules
- played with high moral code
9
Q
How did early athletics originate
A
- it was originally an activity where footmen used to compete as messengers
- they would compete in races to show their speed
- upper classes would wager on the races
- upper classes would want and pay to own the best footmen
- footmen would earn prizes if they were successful
