Impact Of Sport On Society (P1) Flashcards
What are the two main concerns of sociology?
- examining interactions and interdependence, eg the way people live in groups within society and therefore interact with others throughout their everyday lives
- examining how human behaviour becomes controlled eg via family members, friends, schools etc
What is the definition of society?
An organised group of people associated for some specific purpose or with a shared common interest
What is the definition of socialisation?
A lifelong process where members of a society learn it’s norms, values, ideas, practices and roles in order to take their place in that society
What is the definition of primary and secondary socialisation?
Primary- socialisation in the early years of childhood taking place in the immediate family
Secondary- Occurs during later years such as during school
What is the definition of gender socialisation?
The act of learning to conform to culturally defined gender roles through socialisation
What is the definition of social control?
A concept that refers to the way in which people’s thoughts , feelings, appearance and behaviour are regulated in social system.
What is the definition of institution?
An established organisation founded for a religious, education, professional or social purpose
What is the definition of social change?
An alteration in the social order of society
What is the definition of social issues?
Problems that affect many people within a society
What is the definition of inequality?
The unfair situation where resources or opportunities are distributed unevenly within a society
What is the definition of 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
What is the definition of social class?
A term used to define social inequalities I. e, certain groups have more access to wealth, income and power than others. Factors which contribute to social class include a person’s job, family backround, education and income.
What examples of social control are there in modern society?
. Mild disapproval from a partner might persuade women to take up what is deemed acceptable such as badminton over rugby
. Media scrutiny to look slim and feminine might persuade them from taking up sports such as rugby
What examples are there of social change?
. Creche facilities provided at local sports centres so females have more time to play sport
. ‘This girl can’
. Cricket for change
What are the four main causes of inequality?MRMC
. Money
. Role models
. Myths and stereotypes
. Confidence
What are the three main categories that suffer inequality?
. Gender
. Ethnicity
. Wealth
What is the consequence of stratification in society?
High wealth= greater access to resources than those less wealthy
What can greater affluence influence?
. Type of activity
. Type of club joined
. The equipment used
How can social class affect participation at school?
. Low income groups may have poor health and that may cause lack of involvement in sport
. Public schools have better facilities
How can social class affect participation at sports clubs?
lower income families may:
. Have to look after younger families
. Do house hold chores
. Less money for clubs, equipment
How can social class be evident in sport?
There is higher participation in tennis among higher socio-economic groups
What is social action theory?
A way of viewing socialisation, emphasising social action