Deviancy Flashcards
What is dysfunctional behaviour
This occurs when a part of the social structure does not contribute positively to the maintenance of society resulting in disharmony and conflict
What is Negative deviancy
Is sporting situations this can include violations such as deliberately fouling another player or taking performance enhancing drugs. The main motivation is to win at all costs
What is positive deviancy
Athletes are encouraged to behave in ways that would be unacceptable in other spears of life
What is a hooligan
A disorderly violent young person who is normally associated with football games
What are is the summary of hooligan theories
Risk and excitement central
Largely young men
Heavy drinking and violence linked
Racism an issue at certain events
Incidents of poor refereeing can be a trigger
Rivalries heightened by newspapers and media
How have the government attempted to prevent hooliganism
Restrictions on the carriage and consumption of alcohol at football
The banning from matches of previous offenders
Making trespassing on to the playing area illegal
How has commercialisation aided the control of hooliganism
High ticket prices The loss off terracing Stewarding Extensive merchandising of top clubs Changing atmosphere Increasing number of season ticket holders
What is deviancy
Behaviour that goes against society’s general norms and values
Explain why elite performers may need the protection of the law during their
sporting careers. (3 marks)
- Opposition player fouls/protection from violence;
- Off field of play . contracts with employers/administration of wages/assets/Bosman ruling;
- Sponsorship deals/commercial deals;
- Protection from media intrusion into private life;
- Protection from hooligans during and after games;
- Maintenance of restricted areas during training/competitions;
- Protection from racism/equal opportunities.
Spectators may overreact at sporting events. Discuss how players, the club and the community can work together to help reduce the occurrence of hooliganism. (5 marks)
- During the game players display sportsmanship on the field/do not incite the crowd/make gestures/equiv;
- Prior to/after the game players and club officials do not make inflammatory statements/incite potential trouble;
- Responsible media coverage/reporting
- Players, club and community condemn acts of violence;
- Tighter club control of ticket sales/security at games/CCTV;
- Ban spectators for violent/abusive behaviour;
- Family enclosures;
- Club and community forge closer links to promote social inclusion/increase club activities within the local community/multi-cultural events;
- Community inform club of potential/known trouble makers;
- Club involve community in decisions;
- Educate supporters about the implications of racism and hooliganism
What is meant by ‘deviant behaviour’ and why should elite sport suffer from such behaviour? To what extent is the contract to compete relevant? (5 marks)
- Breaking the rules/ outside of the rules/ do not accept contract
- not within the characteristics of the activity/ spirit, etiquette, ethics/
- does not allow fair/ free competition/ opportunity to win or achieve
- Behaviour that is outside of the norm
- Negative deviance example/ break the rules
- Positive deviance example/ over conformity to the rules
What 5 factors can cause player violence
- Trait aggression
- Frustration
- Loss of identity
- Social learning
- Role in team ‘enforcer’
What can players do to reduce player violence
Highlight positive role models
Avoid personal situations that lead to violence
Anxiety control techniques
Follow rules and code of conduct
What can coaches do to reduce player violence
Good examples Code of conduct Punish players Anxiety control techniques Avoid win at all costs Change tactics
What factors cause spectator violence
Display of masculinity. Gang culture Crowd mentality / loss of individual identity / diminished responsibility. Nature of the sport. Alcohol / drugs. Local rivalry . Racism. Adrenalin rush Events during the match Reaction of working class to middle class ‘taking-over’ the game. Media hype. Nature of the stadium / poor crowd control / poor security.
