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Sociological Theory - Equal Opportunities Flashcards

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equal opportunities

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treating people fairly and giving them the same chance

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discrimination

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unfair treatment of a person or minority group

acting upon a prejudice

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overt discrimination

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visible/obvious (verbal racist abuse of a player)

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covert discrimination

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hidden/less obvious (non-selection of player as a captain due to race)

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prejudice

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unfavourable opinion of an individual or group based of inadequate facts

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stereotype

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standardised image/belief shared by society

generalisation about members of a group allowing others to treat them accordingly

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general barriers to participation

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  • lack of time
  • negative social influences
  • poor pe experiences
  • lack of motivation
  • lack of skill
  • lack of resources
  • high cost of participation
  • family obligations
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ethnicity

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equal opportunities to participate doesn’t exist for ethnic groups due to factors such as racism
-50% of bme don’t do sport or physical activity

stacking: ethnic minorities not in leadership roles as stereotypes to have better athletic prowess than leadership
channelling: certain ethnic minorities pushed into stereotypical sports than the one they want to do

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racism

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set of beliefs or ideas on the assumption that races have distinct hereditary characteristics giving them inferiority or superiority over others

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stacking

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disproportionate concentration of certain ethnic minorities in certain positions; stereotypical assumption that they are more valuable for their physicality than decision-making and communication skills

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channelling

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ethnic minorities being pushed into certain sports and certain positions based on assumptions/generalisations about them

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ethnicity - barriers

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  • conflict with religion/culture
  • higher value placed on education
  • fear of racism, abuse or discrimination
  • fewer role models to aspire too
  • fear of rejection
  • channelling + stacking
  • stereotyping
  • language barriers
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ethnicity - solutions

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  • training more bme people to be coaches
  • ensuring same sex sports are available - muslim women
  • punish any kind of racist abuse
  • ensure pe programmes are inclusive
  • organise campaigns (kick it out challenging discrimination)
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disability

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disabled community has much lower participation levels
-18.5 of disabled people play sport regularly

sometimes integrated and sometimes segregated activities

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disability - barriers

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  • negative self image - lack of self confidence
  • low income levels
  • high membership costs
  • high transport costs
  • lack of access such as ramps
  • lack of organised programmes
  • low levels of media coverage - few role models
  • lack of information
  • lack of specialist coaches
  • lack of adaptable equipment
  • safety concerns
  • lower societal expectations
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disability solutions

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  • provide more opportunities such as paralympics
  • increased investment in disabled sport
  • provide transport + improved access
  • improved technology
  • more specialist coaches trained
  • increased media coverage
  • promoting role models
  • specialist organisations
  • educating on stereotypes
  • design specialist activities - modifying
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gender

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women should have the same opportunities as men

only 30.7% of women play sport regularly compared to 40.6% of men

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gender - barriers

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  • stereotypes - women cant be strong or agressive
  • far less media coverage
  • less attainable role models
  • less women in power such as coaches, officials, ngbs
  • pressure of women to be thin instead of bigger and strong
  • fewer sponsorship opportunities
  • negative experience in pe class
  • body image issues
  • no childcare
  • channelling for ‘female sports’
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gender - solutions

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  • introduce laws for no sex discrimination
  • encouraging shared domestic responsibilities
  • increase sponsorship
  • increase media coverage
  • provide positive role models
  • provide more opportunities for women
  • social media to connect women
  • improve pe lessons for girls
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health benefits

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  • lower risk of heart disease
  • lower risk of stroke
  • avoidance of high/low blood pressure
  • lower risk of type 2 diabetes
  • lower risk of obesity
  • strengthens bones
  • lower risk of osteoporosis
  • improved mental health
  • lower risk of some cancers
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fitness benefits

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  • improved posture
  • improved body shape
  • improved cardiovascular function
  • improved muscular strength
  • improved muscular endurance
  • improved agility
  • improved power
  • improved balance
  • improved co-ordination
  • improved speed
  • improved reaction time
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social benefits

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-raised levels of serotonin and endorphins
make people feel better and have better life outlook
-improved sleep patterns
enhances relationships and persons mood
-opportunity to meet new people
make friends
-confidence and self-esteem increases

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society

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an organised group people associated for some specific purpose or shared common interest

  • national pride
  • national identity
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socialisation

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lifelong process whereby members of society learn its norms, values, ideas, practices and roles to take their place in that society

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primary socialisation

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socialisation during early childhood which happens in immediate family

internalisation of society’s culture happens

families share time together participating in physical activities - frequency helps form the child’s attitude

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secondary socialisation

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happens in later years where peers, friends and school has more influence

gender socialisation happens ‘boys learn to be boys’

participation in sports help create their social identity

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internalisation

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the learning of values or attitudes that are incorporated within yourself

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social processes

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forms of social interaction between individuals and groups that continually occur that either preserve or change cultures
-integration, conflict and co-operation

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social control

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concept that refers to the way which peoples thoughts, feeling, appearance and behaviour are regulated in social systems

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institutions

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established organisations founded for religious, educational, professional or social purpose

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effect of social control

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  • women limit their physical activity to less strenuous activities
  • women don’t lift heavy for fear of looking unfeminine
  • women give up exercise time to look after baby due to guilt
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social change

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an alteration in the social order of a society

significant changes in social behaviours/culture values over time leading to long term effects

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inequality

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the unfair situation where resources or opportunities are distributed unevenly within a society

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social issues

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conflict which affects a considerable number of people in society

  • gender
  • disability
  • drug abuse
  • low activity patterns linked to health/obesity problems
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causes of social issues

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:lack of money/high participation costs
:lack of confidence and self esteem
:lack of role models to aspire to
:myths or stereotypes about certain groups capabilities

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social stratification

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

affects opportunities within sports for some people

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social class

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factors contributing include: job, family background, education and income

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social class and schools

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children from low income families tend to have

  • poorer health
  • less confidence in ability
  • less money on equipment + extra coaching

state schools often have worse facilities

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social class and sports clubs

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involvement in extra-curricular activities may be affected by working-class expectations of child such as looking after siblings and housework

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social action theory

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way of viewing socialisation, emphasising the proactive role of people in shaping social life

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interactionist approach

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views sport and physical activity as essential to society

sport has an impact on society and society has an impact on sport

people play active role in shaping society

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