3.1.5. 20th Century Britain Flashcards
1
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Class impact
A
- More vague class divisions
- Still a three class society
- Movement between social classes
2
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Class examples
A
UC= hunting/rowing/shooting
MC= rugby union/ golf
LC = association football/ rugby league/ boxing
3
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Amateurism vs professionalism
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- Class had less influence on being amateur or professional
- Clubs encouraged spectators
- Sport more commercialised
4
Q
Law and order impact
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- Law and order now present
- Less cruel/ violent activities
- More respectable activities
- Codified/ written codes of conduct
however big rise in hooliganism
5
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Education impact
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- Butler Act 1944 - all schools curricula included PE and sport= specialist teachers and equipment
- Education Reform Act 1988- PE part of national curriculum
6
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Gender impact
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- Male dominated society for participation and spectating
- 1900-1950- females didn’t have time
- Less opportunities due to less media coverage and fewer events at Olympics
- Sex Discrimination Act 1975
7
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Income impacts
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- Affects participation and spectating
- LC= work long hours, earn more money, play/ spectate professional sport
- UC/ MC = more income, involved in amateur sports and ideals
8
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Time impacts
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- Gradual increase in leisure time for all sectors as century progresses = more time to participate and spectate
- Saturday afternoon common time to spectate
- LC= still less time than UC/ MC = more time
9
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Transport impact
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- Increase in public transport including all rail transport buses, also car ownership
- Aeroplanes became common towards end of century