Post-industrial Britain Flashcards
What is urbanisation?
The growth of cities and the migration to towns/cities for work
Social class
Introduction of middle class (factory owners)
Gender
Still low participation in females compared to males
Law and order
Development of police force → more defined laws, sense of order within society
Decline of violent sports
Controlled gambling
Education and literacy
Upper class boys attended 19th century public schools State education came into place for working class
Education and literacy
Pe made compulsory
Introduction of grammar schools
Availability of time
Decrease in working hours → more leisure time for the working class
Transport
Transport made available for everyone, made sports more accessible
Availability of money
Paid holiday and better pay → more disposable income for working class
Why were 19th century public schools so influential in promoting and organising sports?
> a lot of time spent on sport → believed games were valuable
money
rules were developed and games more structured (codified)
head teachers were well respected and influential so society followed their ideals
ex-pupils promoted ethics and games when left school
What is muscular Christianity?
The combination of Christian gentlemen beliefs with patriotic duty, manliness, athleticism, teamwork and discipline