Socialisation and participation Flashcards
Discrimination
The unfair treatment of a person or minority group
Stereotyping
A standardised image ; making simple generalisations about all members of a group
Prejudice
To form an unfavourable opinion of an individual, often based on inadequate facts
Society
An organised group of people associated for some specific purpose or with a shared common interest
Socialisation
A lifelong process where members of a society learn its norms, values, ideas, practices and roles in order to take their place in that society
What is Primary Socialisation
Socialisation in early years of childhood that involves immediate family
What is Secondary socialisation
Socialisation that occurs in teenage years through influence of peer groups, friends and school
Gender socialisation
The act of learning to conform to culturally desired gender roles through socialisation
Social Change
An alteration in the social order of a society
Social control
The regulation of people’s thoughts, feelings, appearance and behaviour in social systems
Social issues
Problems that affect many people within a society
Social inequality
The unfair situation where resources or opportunity are distributed unevenly within a society
What are the Causes of inequality in sports participation?
Lack of Money
Lack of Role models
Myths/stereotypes
Lack of Confidence
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Social stratification
where society is divided on the basis of social characteristics such as class and wealth
Equal opportunities
The right to access the same opportunities regardless of factors like race, age, sex, mental or physical capability
what % of sports offer unequal prize money for men and women
30%
what % of total commercial investment are in women sports
0.4%
When does social change occur?
When institutions readjust to meet new needs of groups in society
What are the causes of social stratification?
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Low income families so less money to spend on sports equipment
Low income families tend to be poorer health, undermining physical ability
Some schools may have better/ more facilities than others