Impact of Sport on soc and vv Flashcards
Define society.
A group of people associated for a specific purpose or common interest.
Define socialisation.
A lifelong process where members of a society learn the norms and values to take their place in the society.
Define internalisation.
The learning of values or attitudes that are incorporated within yourself.
What is primary socialisation?
Socialisation during the early stages of childhood with immediate family. This is where internalisation takes place.
What is secondary socialisation?
Socialisation in teenage and early adult years with less family and more peers, friends and schools. This is where gender socialisation takes place.
Define gender socialisation.
The act of learning to conform to culturally defined gender roles through socialisation.
Define social control.
A concept that refers to the way in which people beliefs, thoughts and behaviours are regulated in a society.
What is an example of social control in today’s societies?
Women with young babies are likely to have less free time and have less disposable income causing them to engage in less sports.
Define social change.
An alternation in the social order of a society.
How does social change occur?
When institutions re-adjust to meet new needs of a society.
What is an example of social change?
There is a large gap between male and female participation in sport so campaigns such as ‘This Girl Can’ were made to influence a higher number of women participating in sport.
Define institutions.
An established organisation founded for a religious, educational, professional or social purpose.
What are social issues?
Problems that affect many people of a society.
Define inequality.
The unfair situation where resources or opportunities are distributed unevenly across a society.
What are some causes of inequality in sport?
Lack of income, low self-esteem, lack of role models, myths and stereotypes.
