Sociology - BME Flashcards
Race (Definition):
The physical characteristics of an individual.
Racism (Definition):
A set of beliefs or ideas based on the assumption that races have distinct hereditary characteristics that give some races an intrinsic superiority over others; it may lead to physical or verbal abuse.
What type of a society is Britian?
A multi-cultural egalitarian society.
Racism (Definition):
Discrimination of an individual on the basis of someone’s skin colour, language or cultural observances.
What is stacking?
A disproportionate concentration of ethnic minorities in certain positions in a sports team, which tends to be based upon stereotypes.
What is the principle behind stacking?
Certain players are more valuable for their physicality than their decision-making and communication qualities.
Give the example of stacking in american football?
The quarterback requires intelligence and quick decision-making, typically white.
The running-back requires greater athleticism and reactionary skills, typically black.
What is channeling?
Ethnic minorities may be pushed into certain sports, based upon assumption about them.
What is an example of channelling?
Asians channelled away from football into cricket.
What is an example of channelling?
Asians channelled away from football into cricket.
What are quotas?
Where selection of a team is based upon meeting ethnic requirements.
Which teams are famous for using quotas to select their teams?
South Africa rugby team around the year 2000 and the Australian cricket team.
What percentage of official coaches are from BME communities?
Only 3%.
What percentage of professional workforce in sports are from BME communities?
Only 7%.
What percentage of volunteer management in sport are from BME communities?
Only 3.6%.
