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sociology

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the scientific study of social behaviour, its origins, development, organization, and institutions.

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sociology of sport

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a field in a sub discipline of sociology that studies sports as parts of social and cultural life

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sport

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institutionalized competitive activities that involve vigorous physical exertion or the use of relatively complex physical skills by individuals whose participation is motivated by a combination of personal enjoyment and external rewards

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sociological imagination

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the ability to go beyond ones immediate life issues and troubles and connect them to society’s broader characteristics

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comparative sensitivity

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learning how a sport has been socially constructed according to different meanings and forms in various cultures

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critical sensitivity

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a willingness to think and act critically

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agency

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the ability of a group to act independently in a goal-directed manner and to pursue their own free choice

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power

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the ability to get things done

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hegemony

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  • political or cultural dominance or authority over others
  • hegemony of the popular kids over other students means that they determine what is and what isn’t cool
  • comes from Greek “hegemon” meaning “leader”
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cartel

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a group of two or more firms that formally agree to coordinate their production and pricing decisions to maximize profit

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monopoly

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market with only one seller

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monopsony

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market with only one buyer (MLB, NHL, NBA, NFL)

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lockout

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an employer-imposed work stoppage that suspends all games and practices until the dispute is resolved and the CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) is revised to the owners’ (and players’) satisfaction

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strike

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a work stoppage in which employees refuse to work until a labor dispute is resolved and the players (and owners) agree to sign a new CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement)

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social stratification

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  • refers to structured forms of economic inequalities that are part of the organization of everyday life
  • these inequalities influence opportunities to meet personal goals (education, sport, occupation etc.)
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the American dream

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a hopeful vision of boundless opportunities for individuals to succeed economically and live a happy life based on consumption

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meritocracy

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a form of social organization in which rewards go to people who earn them due to their abilities and qualifications

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functionalism

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a theory of society that focuses on the structures that create the society and on how the society is able to remain stable

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symbolic interactionism

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looks at how every individual will give everything in their society a different meaning depending on their past experiences and expectations

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conflict theory

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observes how the unrest in a society will cause it to change and evolve to relieve the tension

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critical theory

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  • combination, reflection, and development of conflict theory and symbolic interactionism (includes critical race theory)
  • humans interpret and give meaning to the world and in doing so, challenge dominant ways of doing things
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feminist theory

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champions the belief that women have rights and privileges of social life equal to men

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violence

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the use of excessive physical force, which causes or is intended to cause harm or destruction

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aggression

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verbal or physical actions grounded in an intent to dominate, control, or do harm to another person

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intimidation

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words, gestures, and actions that threaten violence or aggression

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instinct theory

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the fighting instinct in beast and man directed against others

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frustration-aggression hypothesis

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agression is a response to frustration

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social learning theory

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violence is not natural but learned through social process and cultural understandings

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pygmalion effect and self-fulfilling prophesy

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a false definition of the situation evokes a new behaviour which makes the original false conception come true

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cultural pluralism

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  • refers to the approach our country takes with regard to receiving and welcoming immigrants
  • Canada: we support newcomers in preserving their cultural identity
  • melting pot USA: immigrants are expected to shed their unique cultural practices, adopt new ones based on the values and beliefs of the host country. Process of assimilation.
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assimilation

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when immigrants adopt the culture of the dominant group

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whitestream

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mainstream for white people

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