Arguments for and against the Olympic Games

Question 1

Explain the arguments for the cultural dimension of hosting?

Answer 1

. Global reach-most watched event
. Games serve to punctuate our existence- gives us a timeline of our lives
. shared cultural memory
. female participation has grown. 45% in 2016

Question 2

Explain the arguments against the cultural dimension of hosting?

Answer 2

. Euro/Wester centric-No IOC presidents from outside of Europe or US
- only 2 non-western sport
. Outfits are chosen to show the skin of females insensitive of other cultures

Question 3

Explain the arguments for the economic dimension of hosting?

Answer 3

. The market model Los Angeles 1984 shows money can be made

. can bring forward long term economic plans

Question 4

Explain the arguments against the economic dimension of hosting?

Answer 4

. Atlanta seen as over commercialised
. considerable over spends
. under usage of events post events

Question 5

Explain the arguments the political dimension of hosting?

Answer 5

. Promoting the political legitimacy of the state

• Berlin 1936
• China and Human rights
• The West and Human Rights

Question 6

Explain the arguments against the environmental dimension of hosting?

Answer 6

. major criticisms of mega-events in terms of construction, travel, and consumption
. underuse of many new buildings built

Question 7

Explain the arguments against the sporting dimension of hosting?

Answer 7

. Does exposure to elite performance generate mass participation?