emergence of sport and sociological theories Flashcards
what are some characteristics of popular recreation?
-mob football
lack of transport+communication, rural areas, feudal system+two class system, violent, rowdy, simple, natural, no rules.
what are some characteristics of rational recreation?
-real tennis
moral purpose, codification, international+national, purpose built facilities, wagering is controlled.
society
same political authority and cultural experiences that share a geographical territory.
what is primary and secondary society?
primary=UK, USA.
secondary=race, gender, age etc.
socialisation
norms,values,ideas,practices and roles in a society.
what is primary and secondary socialisation?
primary= early years of life, family, internalisation.
secondary= later years, school, gender, society.
social control
thoughts, feelings, appearance and behaviours are regulated in social systems.
social change
an alteration in the social order of society.
social stratification
(social class)
a type of social inequality where society is divided into different levels based on social characteristics such as wealth and status.
stereotype
over simplistic generalisation e.g. women are bad at football.
prejudice
unfavourable opinion that isn’t factual.
discrimination
unfair treatment of a group of people.
social action theory
agent/action—–> tendancy for behaviour——> social consequence——> modification of behaviour.
rational action:
leads to a valued goal—–> end justifies the means.
instrumental action:
actions after evaluating the impact f the goal—–> modification.
