Soc 26: Socio-cultural Influences

Question 1

What are the 6 social groups

Answer 1

Gender, age, socio-economic group, ethnicity, disability, influenceson other people

Question 2

Gender

Answer 2

The idea that some sports are more ‘male’ and others more ‘female’ has mostly disappeared but still some sports offer more opportunities to one sex over the other

Question 3

Age

Answer 3

In most sports it is good to start young, although some competitive events may have age restrictions. For example, the minimum age to run the London Marathon is 18

Question 4

Socio-economic groups

Answer 4

Socio-economic groups are generalisations but they can say something about a person’s chance to access sport or physical activity

Question 5

Ethnicity

Answer 5

Ethnicity refers to a population whose members identify with each other and are united by common cultural, linguistic or religious traits

Question 6

Disability

Answer 6

People with disabilities take part in many sporting activities. Opportunities for disabled people in sport are increasing

Question 7

Influence of other people

Answer 7

Most people’s choice of activity is influenced by others. People tend to choose the same activities as their friends or family members

Question 8

Commercialisation

Answer 8

making something available on the market; using something to make a profit.

Question 9

Media

Answer 9

the main means of mass communication (television, radio, newspapers and internet).

Question 10

Golden tringle

Answer 10

Sport, media and business are called the ‘golden triangle’. These three elements are closely linked to modern sport as the media and business invest so much money into sport

Question 11

Advantages of commercialisation

Answer 11

Brings sport to a wider audience, so raises awareness, Promotes an active lifestyle, which is good for health, Provides many sources of funds for individuals, groups and competitions

Question 12

Disadvantages of commercalisation

Answer 12

Sponsors can determine where and when events are first time put on, which may exclude some people, Marketing links may be seen as inappropriate because they push products that are not part of a healthy lifestyle - for example, chocolate, Audiences may find their enjoyment of sport interrupted or spoiled - for example, through advertising breaks

Question 13

Devianace

Answer 13

behaviour that falls outside the norms or what is thought to be acceptable; goes against the moral values or laws of the sport.

Question 14

Negative deviance

Answer 14

deviance that has a detrimental effect.

Question 15

Positive deviance

Answer 15

Positive deviance: deviance where there is no intention to cause harm or break the rules.

Question 16

Sportsmanship

Answer 16

qualities of fairness, following the rules, being gracious in defeat or victory.

Question 17

Gamesmanship

Answer 17

Bending the rules/laws of a sport without actually breaking them.