Pre Industrial Britain Flashcards
Who was mob football played by?
Working class men
Who played cock fighting?
Middle class men
What sport was played by all social classes?
Pedestrianism
What is the definition of social class?
It is the status within a community which is defined by background, friends and education
What were the links between gender and sport in Post Industrial Britain?
Sports was dominated by males
Someone only took part in ‘smock races’
What were the links between law & order and sport in Post Industrial Britain?
Blood sports such as animal baiting and cock fighting were banned. However the upper class had the control so fox hunting still remained
What were the links between education and sport in Post Industrial Britain?
The upper class were educated and literate. Therefore they could understand the complex rules of sports such as tennis.
The working class were uneducated and illiterate. They could only play sports with simple rules such as mob football.
How did money and sports link in Post Industrial Britain?
The working class worked long hours for little money, therefore they could not afford equipment such as guns or rackets for sport. Whereas the upper class had plenty of money for leisure and sport and built their own facilities in their homes.
How did transport affect opportunities in sport in Post Industrial Britain?
The working class - walked everywhere —> didn’t leave village - played community sports w.g mob football or when to the fair
Upper class had transport = horde & cart —> played sports such as tennis in different regions
