Social Theories

Question 1

Which three theories are part of the Critical Theory?

Answer 1

Feminist, Hegemony, and Race

Question 2

According to the Functionalist Theory, sport is an ________________

Answer 2

Inspiration

Question 3

How does the the Functionalist Theory look at the world?

Answer 3

Maintain the Status Quo or tradition

Question 4

What are some major concerns of the Functionalist Theory as it looks into sport? (2)

Answer 4

1) Competition is valuable and high performance is a crucial outcome of participation
2) Sport supports social institutions

Question 5

What are some shortcomings of the Functionalist Theory?

Answer 5

Tends to overlook minorities, (women, the poor, certain racial groups, people with physical disabilities)

Question 6

The term that describes that sport symbolizes the North American Way of Life

Answer 6

Value Consensus

Question 7

The functionalist view of sport in North America promotes unity through ________________

Answer 7

Patriotism

Question 8

According to the Conflict Theory, sport is an ________________

Answer 8

Opiate

Question 9

How does the the Conflict Theory look at the world?

Answer 9

Economic interests shape the world

Question 10

What are some major concerns of the Conflict Theory as it looks into sport? (1)

Answer 10

1) Sport benefits the individuals and organizations who are in power to the detriment of the participants and the working class

Question 11

What are some shortcomings of the Conflict Theory? (2)

Answer 11

1) Relies too heavily on economic factors and ignores the importance of race, ethnicity, gender, etc.
2) Tends to overlook participation and recreation of sport

Question 12

The conflict view of sport in North America reflects on ___________________________

Answer 12

The people in power at every level

Question 13

What kind of people were used to choose members of the selection committee for the BCS playoff? (5)

Answer 13

1) Coaches
2) Student Athletes
3) Administrators
4) Journalists
5) Athletic Directors

Question 14

Sport divers attention of large mass of people away from the harsh realities of _________________________

Answer 14

Poverty, job insecurity, and rising debt

Question 15

How does the Critical Theory look at the World? (1)

Answer 15

1) Sports provide opportunity to change society

Question 16

What are some major concerns of the Critical Theory as it looks into sport? (2)

Answer 16

1) Sports must change to be fair to everyone

2) Sports can help us improve our outlook towards minorities

Question 17

What are some shortcomings of the Critical Theory? (1)

Answer 17

1) Encourage resistance to tradition to protect special interests

Question 18

How does the Feminist Theory look at the World? (1)

Answer 18

Feminine virtues are ignored or undervalued

Question 19

What are some major concerns of the Feminist Theory as it looks into sport? (1)

Answer 19

Females lack opportunity in sports

Question 20

What are some shortcomings of the Feminist Theory? (1)

Answer 20

1) Similar weaknesses to those of other critical theories

Question 21

Highlights the role that dominant groups play in government, economic systems, mass media, education, and sport in maintaining and control their interests

Answer 21

Hegemony Theory

Question 22

How does the Interactionist Theory look at the World? (2)

Answer 22

1) Focuses on social relationship between people

2) People make decisions on how to respond and act toward the world

Question 23

What are some major concerns of the Interactionist Theory as it looks into sport? (3)

Answer 23

1) How people choose to play sports
2) Encourages open organization
3) Youth sports should fit the needs of kids

Question 24

What are some shortcomings of the Interactionist Theory? (2)

Answer 24

1) Does not address issues of power in sport

2) Focuses on the individual and not the overall structure of sport