3.2 The Impact of sport on society and of society on sport Flashcards
Society
An organised group of people associated for some specific purpose
Socialisation
Sport and Society
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
Internalisation
The learning of values or attributes that are incorporated within yourself
Primary Socialisation
Socialisation during the early years of childhood which takes place mainly within the immediate family (i.e the mother, father, brothers and sisters)
Secondary Socialisation
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)
Gender socialisation
Conforming to culturally defined gender roles through socialisation
Institution
An established organisation founded for a religious, educational, professional or social purpose
Social control
The way people’s thoughts, feeling, appearance and behaviour are regulated in social systems
Social change
An alteration in the social order of a society
Social structures
Organised pattern of social relationships and institutions that make up society
class is common structure in UK
Stratification
System of rankings within society, eg by welath, power, etc
Social Class
A term used to define social inequalities
ie certain groups have more access to wealth, income and power than others
Factors which contribute to social class include a person’s job, family background, education and income
Social issues
Problems that affect many people in society
Inequality
The unfair situation where resources or opportunities are distributed unevenly within society
Social Action Theory
Theory says that individuals interact within society
Individuals, society and sport can change and aim to develop equality within sport
Interactionist Approach
The study of how individuals behave within a society
The way people interact and communicate is emphasised
Equal Opportunities
The right to access the same opportunities, regardless of factors such as race, age, sex, mental or physical capabilities
Prejudice
To form an unfavourable opinion of an individual, often based on inadequate facts
Discrimination
The unfair treatment of a person, or minority group; to make a distinction and set on a prejudice
Overt Discrimination
Visible/obvious discrimination (verbal racist abuse of a player)
Covert Discrimination
Hidden/less obvious discrimination (benching an individual of colour)
Progression
The process of gradually developing towards a more advanced state
Stereotyping
A standardised image
generalisations about all members of a group
allows others to categorise and treat them accordingly
Social Process
Repeated social interactions in which individuals and groups interact and establish social relationships
Disability
Mental, physical or sensory impairment
Intergration
Able - bodied and disabled people taking part in the same activity at the same time
Segregation
People suffering from a disability participate separately from those without a disability
Ethnic groups
A group within society that share a racial, religious or linguistic trait
Race
Physical characteristics of an individual
Racism
Prejudice or discrimination against people based on their race or ethnicity
Channelling
Ethnic minorities may be pushed into certain sports based on stereotypes
Stacking
Disproportionate concentration of ethnic minorities in certain sports positions often based on stereotypes
Gender
The biological aspect of a person, they are either a male or a female
Sexism
The belief that one sex is usually inferior or superior to the other
Health Benefits
Decreased risk of heart disease, avoid high blood pressure and maintain a healthy weight
Physical Benefits
Improved posture
Improvement in all components of fitness
Mental Benefits
Serotonin and endorphines released
Boosted mood and concentration
Social Benefits
Introduces you to new people with a common interest
Positive use of free time reducing criminality
What are the 6 key principles that Sport England have identified to create an active nation?
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
5 aims of local partners
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
County Sports Partnerships (CSPs)
National networks of local agencies working together to increase participation in sport and physical activity
