key terms for the study of equality in sport

Question 1

equal opportunities:

Answer 1

the right to access the same opportunities regardless of factors such as race/age/sex/mental or physical capability

Question 2

prejudice:

Answer 2

to form an unfavourable opinion of an individual - often based on inadequate facts

Question 3

discrimination:

Answer 3

the unfair treatment of a person or minority group
to make a distinction and act on a prejudice

Question 4

how can discrimination be divided?

Answer 4

overt discrimination: visible/obvious (verbal racist abuse of a player)
covert discrimination: hidden/less obvious (non-selection of an individual due to their race)

Question 5

stereotyping:

Answer 5

a standardised image
making simple generalisations about all members of a group which allows others to categorise and treat them accordingly