Soc 26- Socio Cultural Influences

Question 1

What are the 6 factors

Answer 1

Gender,age,ethnicity,disability,socio-economic group,influence of others

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
-For example, a boy who loves netball may struggle to find a team
-Overall in the UK a greater proportion of men than women play sport - 40.7% of men as opposed to 31.2% of women.

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
-Work and family responsibilities as health problems may prevent an adult from participation
-Some activities may lend themselves to being more suitable for younger people such as gymnastics

Question 4

Socio-economic group

Answer 4

-Socio-economic groups are generalisations but they can say something about a person’s chance to access sport or physical activity
-Most activities have associated costs e.g. hire of facilities, lessons, equipment and clothing
-Sports like polo, rowing and lacrosse are seen as ‘middle class’ activities whilst football and boxing are thought to be ‘working class’

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
-It can influence whether we play sport, what we choose to play and what sports we succeed in
-In countries like Fiji, Tonga and Samoa rugby is part of their culture

Question 6

Disability

Answer 6

• People with disabilities take part in many sporting activities. Opportunities for disabled people in sport are increasing
• However, more availability is still needed in schools and at a local level
• The media coverage of the 2012 Paralympics attracted record crowds which has encouraged many people to get in sport locally.

Question 7

Influence from others

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
• People of the same age, social-economic class and interests are likely to participate in similar activities
• Successful sports people may become role models, inspiring others to take up their sport.

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).