Equal Opportunities in Sport - KEY DEFINITIONS Flashcards
Define Socialisation.
A lifelong process where members of a society learn its norms, values, ideas, practices and roles in order to take their place in that society.
Define Internalisation.
The learning of values or attitudes that are incorporated within yourself.
Define Primary Socialisation.
Occurs during early years of childhood and takes place in the immediate family.
Define Secondary Socialisation.
Occurs during the later years (teenagers/adults) when the family is less involved and other groups (friends, school, teams) exert more influence.
Define Gender Socialisation.
The act of learning to conform to culturally defined gender roles through socialisation. (‘boys learn to be boys, girls learn to be girls’)
Define Social Control.
A concept that refers to the way in which people’s thoughts, feelings, appearance and behaviour are regulated in social systems.
What is an Institution?
An established organisation founded for a religious, educational, professional or social purpose.
Define Social Change.
An alteration in the social order of a society.
Define Inequality.
The unfair situation where resources or opportunities are distributed unevenly within a society.
Define Social Stratification.
A type of social inequality where society is divided into different levels on the basis of a social characteristic, such as wealth or status.
Define Social Class.
A term used to define social inequalities, i.e. certain groups have more access to wealth, income and power than others.
What factors contribute to social class?
- person’s job
- family
- background
- education
- income
What is the Social Action Theory.
The idea that sport is produced and developed at a particular time through the relationships and social networks of people who share similar views.
Define Equal Opportunities.
The right to access the same opportunities, regardless of factors such as race, age, sex, mental or physical capability.
Define Prejudice.
To form an unfavourable opinion of an individual, often based on inadequate facts (e.g. racism, sexism, lack of tolerance).
