Globalization& Sport Flashcards
Globalization and the “Borderless Life”:
Augie Fleras’s prediction of a borderless world.
Key developments enabling globalization: transportation, free trade, neoliberalism, global corporations, and internet technology.
Sport as a global Culture
Not all sports are globally known or watched
Soccer is a “global game”
access and recruit people from all over the world.
Taking people from Germany and making them play in the USA
SDP
Sport Development of Peace
Sport used to address global inequalities and promote peace.
Theories of glovalization devekionebt abd uequality
Diverse Approaches:
Cultural, economic, political, and institutional perspectives
Contentious Nature:
Globalization’s contradictory effects on society.
Nationalism and Resistance:
Movements against globalization (e.g., Brexit, US protectionism).
Rise of far-right nationalism in response to global forces
Uneven Impact:
Disparities in wealth and development.
asserting their rights while being under social economic structure.
Indigenous Resistance:
Social movements opposing globalization’s impact.
Neoliberalism:
Economic globalization and neoliberal policies.
Example: Support for free trade and market-driven development.
Globalization and Capitalism:
Capitalism as a global economic system.
Example: Uneven development across different regions.
How does capitalism contribute to the uneven development seen in the global economy, and what are the implications for labour and wealth distribution?
Frameworks for Globalization:
Cultural, economic, political, and institutional approaches.
Example: Focus on homogeneity vs. heterogeneity.
homogeneity vs. heterogeneity.
- big companies spreading over the world, replacing LOCAL business and places.
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McDonaldization:
The homogenizing impact of global corporations.
Example: The spread of global franchises like McDonald’s.
Glocalization:
The hybridization of global and local cultures.
Example: Local adaptations of global sporting forms.
Impact on Poverty and Inequality:
The uneven effects of globalization on global poverty.
Example: The growing gap between rich and poor countries
Ideas of sport is different around the world
Canada/america - hardcore, sacrifice,
Caribbean - more of a hobby, less important, laid back.
Research and critiques of SDP
Evaluating SDP Effectiveness:
Research on the impact of SDP programs.
Globalization’s Role:
The influence of global forces on SDP initiatives.
Case Studies:
Specific examples of SDP programs and their outcomes.
Example: Olympic Aid’s programs in Angola.
Universality Debate:
The question of whether sport is a universal language.
Example: Cultural differences in the interpretation of sport.
The future of globalization and Sport development
Challenges and Opportunities:
Addressing inequalities and ensuring cultural sensitivity.
Example: Adapting SDP programs to local contexts.
Critical Reflection:
The need for ongoing analysis of globalization’s impact on sport and development.
Example: Questioning assumptions and outcomes in SDP work.
Future Directions:
Areas for further research and innovation in SDP.
Example: Exploring new models of sport-based development.
Is sport always universal for everyone? will it bring will power and work ethic? is it always fun?
