Sociology Flashcards
what is the definition of sociology?
examining interactions and indépendance with people. why we are the people we are?
what is the definition of society?
a group of people that have something in common with each other
what is the definition of socialisation?
a life long process where members of a society learns values in order to have a place in society
what is the definition of primary socialisation
the norms and values you learn in early childhood
what is the definition of secondary socialisation
the norms and values you learn in later childhood (secondary school)
what is the definition of gender socialisation
involves earning the behaviour and attitudes considered appropriate for a given sex
eg. girls being girls, boys being boys
what is the definition of social control?
a concept that refers to the way peoples thoughts and opinions are regulated in social situations
what is the definition of social stratification
social inequality where society is divided into different levels on the basis of social characteristics eg. wealth
what is the definition of prejudice
to form an unfavourable opinion of an individual on inadequate facts
what is the definition of discrimination
the unfair treatment of a person or minority group to make a distinction and act on prejudice
what is the definition stereotype
making simple generalisation about all members of a group which allows them to categorise and treat them accordingly
what is needed to bring about social change
initiatives eg. this girl can
what are the 3 under represented groups in sports
ethnic minorities
disability
women
what is the individual and social benefit to health due to sport
individual - lower body weight and reduced blood pressure and stress
social - less strain on the NHS and lower obesity levels
what is the individual and social benefit to social due to sport
individual - improved social skills and the ability to make friends
social - improved community moral
What is the social and individual benifit to crime due to sport
Social - lower crime statistics
Individual - more positive use of free time
What is the social and individual benifit to employment due to sport
Social - less time off work, higher productivity rates
Individual - increased productivity at work, lower absenteeism
What is the social and individual benifit to ecomomic due to sport
Social - more money put into economy
Individual - incrsased spending on healthy persuits
What is the NCPE
Natonal coriculem of PE
Goverment guidlines of what the minimum should be taught in PE
How does sport provide equality of opertunity
Nature it the sport emphasis on competition
New athletic identity
Desposable income
Give 3 examples of social structures
Type of school
Wealth
Social status
What are the 4 reasons for social inequality in sport
Money
Role models
Myths
Confidence
An example of prejudice in sport
Outdoor winter sports are only for privlaged white people
An example of discrimination in sport
England football players having things thrown at them on the pitch at a match in hungary
