Post-World War II Britain Flashcards
How did gender/changing role and status of women influence participation rates in sport during post WWII Britain?
The notion that women were not suited to physical work was dispelled during the war. Therefore, more women began to play different sports.
How did law and order influence participation rates in sport during post WWII Britain?
Stricter regulations regarding working conditions led to a more disciplined population, with law and order becoming much more maintained.
How did education influence participation rates in sport during post WWII Britain?
Military-based education resulted in a stricter teaching approach, aiming to discipline the children.
How did availability of time influence participation rates in sport during post WWII Britain?
Greater structure of working hours meant that most of the population had more leisure time, enabling them to spectate and participate in sport.
How did availability of money influence participation rates in sport during post WWII Britain?
Wage increases gave more of the population income that they could spend on sporting events.
How did transport influence participation rates in sport during post WWII Britain?
Transport and railway developments helped to further increase the spread of sport throughout the nation.
What was amateurism and professionalism like during this period (1950-Present)?
In the twentieth century amateurism and professionalism were still similar to the previous century.
This divide has shifted in modern day sport with a class divide not being evident in most sports.
