Soc 26 Socio - Cultural Influences Flashcards
3 points on Gender
The idea that some sports are more ‘male’ and others more ‘female’ has mostly disappeared but still some sports are easier for men than women
- 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.
3 points on age
- 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. Others may lend themselves to older people
3 points on socio-economic groups
- 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. Some are very expensive while others are not
- Your socio-economic group can influence the type of sport you get involved in. Sports like polo, rowing and lacrosse are seen as ‘middle class’ activities whilst football and boxing are thought to be ‘working class’.
3 points on ethnicity
- 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. On the other hand, there has been racist abuse against non-white players most notably in football.
3 points on disability
- 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.
3 points on influence of other people
- 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.
What affects who play sports?
The number of people taking part in sport in the UK once a week is rising, but still over half the population - 58 per cent - play no sport. There are many reasons why some people take up sport and continue to be physically active, and why some people don’t.
What is Commercialisation?
Is making something available on the market
What is media?
The main means of mass comunication
Advantages of commercialisation
-Can support sport ar a national and international level
-Brings sport to a wider audience so raises awareness
-May encourage more people to get involved for the first time
What is the ‘golden trianlge’?
Sport
Media
Business
What are 3 disadvantages of commercialisation?
-Marketing links may be seen as inappropriate because they push out unhealthy products like cigarettes
-Audience may find their sport interrupted by adverts
-Sponsors may demand things are done a certain way which could clash with an individual or a group
What is deviance
Deviance is where someone tries to gain an advantage by breaking the rules without getting caught by the officials
What is negative deviance?
Where the rules and regulations are broken and the referee has to administer the rules
What is positive deviance?
Where someone acts outside the norm but with no intention to harm or break the rules
