sociological theory applied to equal opportunities

Question 1

define society

Answer 1

organised order of people associated for specific purpose / shared common interest

Question 2

define socialisation

Answer 2

lifelong processes where members of society learn norms, values, ideas and roles to learn their place in society

Question 3

primary socialisation

Answer 3

early age childhood when infant learns basic skills and values from primary relationships eg family

Question 4

secondary socialisation

Answer 4

occurs during teenage yrs when family is less involved

Question 5

define internalisation

Answer 5

learning of values or attitudes of society that are incorporated within yourself over time

Question 6

social control

Answer 6

institutions that affect our thoughts, morals and behaviours via the encouragement or discouragement of certain actions . institutions include family and workplaces

Question 7

define social change

Answer 7

an alteration in the order of society or societal views. occurs when institutions readjust to meet ‘new needs’ of society

sport programmes can help to bring these about in a positive way

Question 8

define the term social issues - WITH ACRONYM

Answer 8

problems that affect society eg

Money
Role models
Myths
Confidence

Question 9

social stratification

Answer 9

a type of social inequality where society is divided into different levels on the basis of social characteristic such as wealth or status

Question 10

4 factors contributing to social class

Answer 10

1. employment
2. education
3. income
4. family background

Question 11

how can participatoin in sport be incr among the working class

Answer 11

incr exposure in grassroots and schools

Question 12

name the the 4 benefits of increasing participation

Answer 12

1. Physical - improved general health and fitness
2. social - groups formed
3. Mental wellbeing - raises confidence
   and self esteem
4. economical benefit - reduced strain on the NHS

Question 13

discrimiation definition

Answer 13

unfair treatment of a person or minority group to make a distinction and act on prejudice

Question 14

prejudice

Answer 14

to form unfavourable opinion on an individual based on inadequate facts before meeting the person

Question 15

stereotypes

Answer 15

to make simple generalisations about members of a group