3.2 The Impact of sport on society and of society on sport

Question 1

Society

Answer 1

An organised group of people associated for some specific purpose

Question 2

Socialisation

Sport and Society

Answer 2

A lifelong process where members of a society learn its norms, values, ideas, practises and roles in order to take their place in that society

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Internalisation

Answer 3

The learning of values or attributes that are incorporated within yourself

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Primary Socialisation

Answer 4

Socialisation during the early years of childhood which takes place mainly within the immediate family (i.e the mother, father, brothers and sisters)

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Secondary Socialisation

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Occurs during the later years (e.g as a teenager and adults) when the family is less involved and other ‘agencies’ are deliberately set up for the socialisation process and begin to exert more and more influence (e.g peer groups, friends, schools)

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Gender socialisation

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The act of learning to conform to culturally defined gender roles through socialisation

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Institution

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An established organisation founded for a religious, educational, professional or social purpose

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Social control

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A concept that refers to the way in which people’s thoughts, feeling, appearance and behaviour are regulated in social systems

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Social change

Answer 9

An alteration in the social order of a society

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Social structures

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Organised pattern of social relationships and institutions that make up society; class is common structure in UK

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Stratification

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System of rankings within society, eg by welath, power, etc

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Social Class

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A term used to define social inequalities, ie certain groups have more access to wealth, income and power than other, Factors which contribute to social class include a person’s job, family background, education and income

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Social issues

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Problems that affect many people in society

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Inequality

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The unfair situation where resources or opportunities are distributed unevenly within society

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Social Action Theory

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Theory says that individuals interact within society. Individuals, society and sport can change and aim to develop equality within sport

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Interactionist Approach

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The study of how individuals behave within a society. The way people interact and communicate is emphasised

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Equal Opportunities

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The right to access the same opportunities, regardless of factors such as race, age, sex, mental or physical capabilities

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Prejudice

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To form an unfavourable opinion of an individual, often based on inadequate facts

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Discrimination

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The unfair treatment of a person, or minority group; to make a distinction and set on a prejudice

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Overt Discrimination

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Visible/obvious discrimination (verbal racist abuse of a player)

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Covert Discrimination

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Hidden/less obvious discrimination (benching an individual of colour)

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Progression

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The process of gradually developing towards a more advanced state

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Stereotyping

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A standardised image; making simple generalisations about all members of a group which allows others to categorise and treat them accordingly

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Social Process

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Repeated social interactions in which individuals and groups interact and establish social relationships

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Disability

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Mental, physical or sensory impairment

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Intergration

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Able - bodied and disabled people taking part in the same activity at the same time

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Segregation

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People suffering from a disability participate separately from those without a disability

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Ethnic groups

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A group within society that share a racial, religious or linguistic trait

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Race

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Physical characteristics of an individual

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Racism

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Prejudice or discrimination against people based on their race or ethnicity

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Channelling

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Ethnic minorities may be pushed into certain sports based on stereotypes

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Stacking

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Disproportionate concentration of ethnic minorities in certain sports positions often based on stereotypes

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Gender

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The biological aspect of a person, they are either a male or a female

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Sexism

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The belief that one sex is usually inferior or superior to the other

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Health Benefits

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Decreased risk of heart disease, avoid high blood pressure and maintain a healthy weight

Question 36

Physical Benefits

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Improved posture
Improvement in all components of fitness

Question 37

Mental Benefits

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Serotonin and endorphines released
Boosted mood and concentration

Question 38

Social Benefits

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Introduces you to new people with a common interest
Positive use of free time reducing criminality

Question 39

What are the 6 key principles that Sport England have identified to create an active nation?

Answer 39

Focus money and resources on taking part in activity
Investing more in children and young people from the age of 5
To help those you are active now to carry on participating
Help the sport/leisure sectors become more welcoming
Helping to deliver a more joined up experience of sport and physical activity for customers
Encourage innovation and sharing of best practise

Question 40

5 aims of local partners

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Help more have a sporting habit for life
Create more opportunity for young people
Nuture and develop talent
Provide facilities in the right places
Ensure real opportunities

Question 41

County Sports Partnerships (CSPs)

Answer 41

National networks of local agencies working together to increase participation in sport and physical activity