Ethinicity Flashcards
What does ethnicity mean
The social group you belong to that shares the same cultural traditions and religion etc
What are the 3 main barriers to participation that can occur in ethinicity
Race
Religion
Culture
How can race affect participation
Discrimination and racism
Lack of coaches in certain social groups
Presumptions made about intellectual ability
Coloured people are seen as a minority so are discouraged
How can religion affect participation
Dress codes - they can be challenging and restricting eg not showing skin
Traditions like fasting -low energy levels
Women participation
Religious expectation like house wife
How can culture affect participation
Traditions
Women participation
Common sports - some sports are uncommon in countries so it takes longer to learn for them
What are some positives for participation through your ethnicity
Black people have more fast twitch fibres which helps sprinting
Cricket is popular for Caribbean Indian and Pakistani
How can social groups be more encouraged to get involved
No racism
Same rules for everyone
No discrimination in schools
Sporting brands developing clothing to help religious people deal with dress codes to help disadvantages
