QUICK FIRE Sociological theory and equal opportunities

Question 1

What is socialisation?

Answer 1

A lifelong process where members of a society learn its norms, values, ideas, practices and roles in order to take their place in that society.

Question 2

What are 3 causes for inequality?

Answer 2

• Lack of money
• lack of confidence
• lack of role models
• stereotypes

Question 3

What is social stratification?

Answer 3

A type of social inequality where society is divided into different levels on the basis of a social characteristic, such as wealth or status.
Interactionist theory.

Question 4

What is the name given to the study of how individuals behave within a society?

Answer 4

Interactionist theory.

Question 5

3 barriers to participation?

Answer 5

• Time
• income
• motivation
• lack of skill

Question 6

What is the difference between integration and segregation?

Answer 6

Integration is when disabled and able bodies can take part in the same activity, segregation is when they are separated eg Paralympics.

Question 7

Name three solutions to decrease the effects of barriers for disabled people.

Answer 7

• Provide more opportunity for success
• increased investment in disabled sport
• providing transport to facilities
• improve technology
• educating people on myths or stereo types.

Question 8

Name 4 barriers that lead to the under representation of women in sport.

Answer 8

• Lack of time
• lack of money
• fewer role models
• stereotypical myths
• less media coverage.

Question 9

What are 3 benefits to increasing regular participation in sport?

Answer 9

• Raised levels of chemicals such as serotonin and endorphins which help the person feel calmer and happier
• improved sleep patterns
• boost in mood can improve performance
• introduces us to new groups people and sports.