social differentiation, barriers in sport

Question 1

social differentiation definition

Answer 1

categorisation of people into different groups based on factors like class, gender, ethnicity, age, or disability, which can influence their opportunities and experiences in sport.

Question 2

social stratification definition

Answer 2

ranking of individuals or groups into a hierarchy based on social class, income, or status. This can affect access, participation, and success in sport.

Question 3

barriers to participation in sport?

Answer 3

Time

Cost

Access

Stereotypes

Discrimination

Lack of role models

Cultural/religious restrictions

Lack of provision or facilities

Question 4

prejudice definition

Answer 4

unjustifiable and negative
attitudes toward an individual or group based on reinforced misinformation about a social group.

Question 5

stereotype definition

Answer 5

non-scientific over-generalizations about a social group.
Stereotypes can be positive or negative,
conscious and unconscious inferences about a social group.

Question 6

main constraints to access to participation

Answer 6

-Opportunity (to participate
fully in all sports, excel at
them and develop careers in
them)
-Provision (of equal facilities,
financial aid, coaching and
representative opportunities)
-Esteem (seen through an
acceptance of equal
opportunity/status,
comparable media
coverage/recognition and
financial reward).

Question 7

How does gender act as a barrier to participation?

Answer 7

Women may face less media coverage, lower pay, fewer role models, and stereotypes suggesting sport is “masculine.” & Sexploitation