Social Factors That Shaped Characteristics of & Participation in, Sport in first half 20th Century Britain

Question 1

What was the background between he 2 classes?

Answer 1

There was still a class divide in the respect of amateurism and professionalism. WC played sports like darts

Question 2

How did the middle class and the working class start to combine?

Answer 2

Middle class were starting to play sports with the working class like darts

Question 3

What was schooling like for the upper class?

Answer 3

Upper class attended private schools along with the middle class which meant more oppurtunites

Question 4

What was leisure like for the upper class?

Answer 4

Upper class had more time and money so could have more leisure time, played expensive sports like polo

Question 5

What was leisure like for the middle class?

Answer 5

Middle class ran NGB’s and private clubs which meant they could participate but were aspiring to be like eh higher class

Question 6

What was leisure like for the lower class?

Answer 6

The lower class didn’t have much money and time so couldn’t participate in many things, but could spectate football