Soc 26 Flashcards
What is commercialisation
Making something available on the market using something to make a profit
What is media
The main means of mass communication
What is deviance
Behaviour that falls outside the norms or what is thought to be acceptable goes against the moral values or laws of the sport
Negative deviance
Deviance that has a detrimental effect
Positive deciance
Deviance where there is no intention to cause harm pr break the rules
Sportsmanship
Qualities of fairness following the rules being gracious in defeat or victory
Gamesmanship
Bending the rules of a sport without actually breaking them
Participating rates vary accoring to
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Gender
Some sports still seen as male or female
Age
Some sports suit younger people like gymnastics
Socio economic group
Can affect choice of sport but things change cost can be a factor
Ethnicity
Some sports more common in certain groups racism in sport
Disability
Resouces and opportunities may be fewer
