Socialcultural Issues In Sport Flashcards
What does SSMELTT stand for
Sex
Gender
Money
Education
Law and order
Time
Transport
Why was there low amounts of female participants in sport during the preindustrial period
It was seen as unlady like and was frowned upon by the church
Describe the characteristic of sport from a gender perspective
Male dominated
How did the low levels of illiteracy affect sport in pre industrial Britain
Rules were simple
Rules unwritten
Identify two sports that were seen as appropriate for female participation
Archery
Smock races
Explain why activities such as archery were suitable for female participation
They weren’t too violent and allowed women to keep their dignity
What period was pre industrial britain
1850-1900
What period was post industrial Britain
1850+
What were some consequences of the industrial revolution
Urbanisation
Overcrowding
Poor health
What new class was there in post industrial Britain
Middle class
What was the usual role of the middle class
Factory owners
How did the status of women change during post industrial Britain
Women were expected to stay home and raise a family while being financially dependent on husbands
What new institutes involving law and order were created
RSPCA
Improved police
What was the consequence of improved law and order institutions
Less blood sports
Sports like hunting were not played as often
Describe the availability of time for the lower class in the post industrial era
12 hour working days
6 days a week
Couldn’t play sport on Sunday as it was the sabbath day
Public holidays reduced from 47-4
What was the Forster education act
An act that gave greater access to to education for everyone
When was the Forster education act
1870
How did increased education affect participation in sport
Increased participation as people could now access a wider range of activities
Describe the Saturday half day movement
A movement for early closing on Saturday to reduce working hours
How did the Saturday half day affect sport participation
Created a nationwide slot for watching or playing sport increasing participation
Describe industrial patronage
A series of concessions made by factory owners to their work force
Describe three factors of industrial patronage
Increased wages
Reduced working hours
Factory work teams created
Describe how the construction of railways helped national transport
Railways ‘knitted’ together Britain
Describe how steam trains increased participation in sport
Development of regional matches
Leauges and cups developed
Development of spectatorsism
