Socio Flashcards
Social characteristics that effected sport in pre industrial Britain
Different classes would be involved in different activities
Upper- aristocracy or gentry who were hereditary landowners
Lower/peasant class people worked manually on the land
How did gender effect sport in pre industrial Britain
Society was male dominated- people had different roles/activities
Lower class activities were based n male characteristics like strength and force
Women did take part in smock racing
Women did take part in cricket
Women did take part in upper class pursuits like real tennis.
How did education/ literacy effect sport in pre industrial Britain
Some activities involved more complex rules and therefore required an educated player.
Lower class were uneducated
Upper class men were literate no educational system
Lack of rules based on low literacy rate.
Games passed on by word of mouth.
1. There were unwritten rules or sport due to illiteracy
2. Simple rules for the lower class/ peasants
3. More sophisticated/ advanced rules for the upper class
Give some examples of some sports played in pre industrial Britain
Mob football- male dominated (masculinity)
Cotswold olympics- multi event sports festival. (Shin-kicking, champion of the hill,tug of war, running races)
Cheese rolling
Cricket
Real tennis (royals, exclusive)
Pedestrianism
How did law and order affect sport participation in pre industrial Britain
There was no police force/ it was “uncivilised”
Characteristics of lower class spot in lure industrial Britain
Violent(no police force)
Unwritten/ simple /few rules (due to illiteracy)
Local
Natural/simple/basic facilities or equipment (availability of money)
Occasional/ irregular/mainly holy days (time and availability)
Angering
Mainly male participation(gender)
No specialist clothing(availability of money)
Eg mob football or pedestrianism(the upper class would ac as “Sponsors”)
How did availability of time affect sport participation for pre industrial Britain.
For some/ peasant classes too much work time negated ability to play and the upper class had more time to play sport.
How did the availability of money affect sport in pre industrial Britain
Money enabled the playing of activities demanding more equipment/ facilities/ memberships.
The lower class didn’t have money so port was more simple/ natural. With wagering/ gambling r the upper class.
How did the availability of transport affect sport in pre industrial Britain
Travel offered the chance to for people to travel to facilities or be able to participate against others. There was a lack of transport so many sport were localised (played in local areas) and there were different versions of games in different locations.
Characteristics of upper-class sport in pre industrial Britain
Class distinct - Very little mixing with the lower class
• Wagering - Most upper-class sport was a focus of betting
• Time consuming - Upper-class played sports which took a long time
• Rule bound - Upper-class sports had written and/or complex rules
• Civilised - Upper-class sports were not violent
• Equipped - Upper-class sports required equipment
• Regular - Upper-class played sports regularly
• An example of sports the Upper Class took part in was real tennis and fox hunting.
How has time affected affected pre- industrial Britain
• Lower Class: Long working hours or little free time limited participation
• Festivals: Festivals / holy days / wakes / fairs were the only opportunities for lower classes to participate
• Upper Class: Extensive free time for recreation, which meant they participated more.
• Upper Class: Extensive free time so could participate in long lasting activities such as fox hunting.
What is social class?
A group defined by their status within a community or population.
What factors define the social class a person belongs to?
- Economic success
- Family background
- Friends
- Education level
What are the three typical social classes in Britain?
- Upper class
- Middle class
- Lower class
What does ‘pre-industrial Britain’ refer to?
The socio-cultural environment in Britain before the Industrial Revolution, typically between 1750 and 1850.
What is pedestrianism?
A form of nineteenth-century competitive walking.
What was cock fighting?
An upper class sport with medieval links involving gambling on fights between cocks.
When was cock fighting made illegal?
By an Act of Parliament in 1849.
What was the typical size of a cock fighting pit?
Approximately 14-foot square with an eight-inch high fence.
What activities did the peasant class participate in during pre-industrial Britain?
- Mob football
- Dog fighting
- Prize fighting
