Ethnicity and gender/inequality

Question 1

Introduction to ethnicity

Answer 1

• equal opportunities to participate in sport should exist for all racial or ethnic groups in society. Such Equality is not yet a reality due to many factors such as racism
• racism can lead to discrimination i.e. unfair treatment/acting on a prejudiced due to the race/skin colour etc

Question 2

Barriers to ethnic groups participation

Answer 2

• conflict with religion/cultural observations
• discouragement – higher value placed on education rather than sport
• fear of racism/prejudice/discrimination
• fear of rejection/low levels of self-esteem
• stereotype/channelling into certain sports and away from others
• language barriers

Question 3

Solutions to ethnic groups participation

Answer 3

• Training more ethnic minority coaches/teachers
• insuring single – sex provision e.g. for Muslim women
• publicising and punishing racial abuse
• improve PA provision for ethnic preferences e.g. relaxing kit rules
• organising campaigns against racism e.g. ‘kick it out’

Question 4

Gender

Answer 4

-uk society: male dominated: sports can highly support this

Question 5

Causes of inequality

Answer 5

• lack of money/costs of participating
• lack of confidence/self-esteem
• lack of role models as participants/coaches/positions of responsibility in sports organisations
• myths over capabilities

Question 6

Barriers to women’s participation in sport

Answer 6

+ if you are role models/opportunities to become full-time sports performers
+ phew sponsorship opportunities
+ negative impact of school PE programs e.g. rules on showering
+ Low self-esteem

Question 7

Solutions to women participation in sport

Answer 7

• laws make sex discrimination on lawful/illegal
• more women working – increased disposable income
• shared domestic responsibilities
• improve the childcare provision