Sociology

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Sociology

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study of humans and how they interact

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society

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organized by social institutions who communicate dominant values and beliefs

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culture

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shared behaviors and values of a group

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sport sociology

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seeks to observe and describe the social and cultural impact of sport in society

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sport (sociology)

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physical activity completed in a state of competition

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Functionalism

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supports the status quo/existing conditions

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Conflict Theory

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society in a state of perpetual conflict due to competition for limited resources

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deviance

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a person’s ideas, traits, or actions are perceived by others to fall outside the normal range of acceptance in society

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Flutie Effect

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sport and education are linked more in US than anywhere else in the world

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gender

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set of expected behaviors and actions that is determined by society

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equality

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process of making things equal, where opportunities are not based on one’s sex

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equity

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giving individuals what they need, or a fair and just distribution of resources, regardless of others

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Race

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a social (not biological) construct that groups individuals based on their genetic dispositions related to physical characteristics (skin color)

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Ethnicity

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an identity that can be chosen by the individual based on their language, culture, and religion

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Minority

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smaller group that coexists with, but is often dominated by, a majority group

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stacking theory

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segregation by sporting position based on the premise that race is associated with intellect and athleticism

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Social class

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categorizing individuals who share an economic position, resources and power in society based on their income, occupation, etc.

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Prole sports

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sports and activities that are identified by feats of strength, risk, and violence, typically attracting the working class