Sport And Impact On Soceity Flashcards
Soceity
An organised group of people associated for some specific purpose or with a shared common interest
Socialisation
A lifelong process where members of a soceity lesrn its norms, values, ideas, practices and roles inorder to take their place in soceity
Primary socialisation
Occurs during the early yrs of childhood and takes place mainly within immediate family, internalisation occurs
Internalisation
Learning of values or values that are incorporated within yourself
Secondary socialisation
Occurs during later yrs (teenage + adulthood), families become less of an influence and other groups become more influential (eg peers, friends, school) gender socialisation becomes important
Gender socialisation
The act of learning to conform to culturally defined gender roles - e.g males in strength speed based sports women in feminine ones
Social processes
Social control and social change
Social control
A concept that refers to the way in which peoples thoughts, feelings, appearance and behaviour are regulated in social situations
Institution
Make up society and are an established organisation founded for a religious, educational, professional purpose. May act as constraints and potentuallly limit opps to be involved in sport
Social change
An alteration in the social order of a society. Sport can be used as a tool for it, have to have strong influence in dm groups
E.g Can include members of minority groups in decision making and ngbs, women only classes, intro of childcare facilities kick 4 life uses football to bring about social change in deprived areas
Social issues def + examples
Problems that affect many people within a soceity
E.g inequality, discrimination, stereotypes, myths (linked with ethnicity) and self fulfilling prophecy
Inequality
Unfair situation where resources or opps are distributed unevenly within a soceity
Causes of inequality
Lack of money, role models, media influence and stereotypes
Consequences of inequality
- lack of social interaction
- further stereotyping and prejudice views
- lack of role models to inspire participation
- lack of elf esteem and confidence
Social stratification
Type of social inequality where soceity is divided into diff levels on the basis of a social characteristic such as wealth and status
Social stratification + school
- Influences experience at school - state v private - better facilities, better trained staff
- less disposable income to spend on equipment, coaching, fees etc
- children from lower classes have poorer health
Social stratification + clubs
- affect involvement in extra curriculars
- lower class have less leisure time as have responsibilities at home (chores)
- membership + fees are expensive lack of participation from lower class
Social action theory
Way of viewing socialisation emphasising social action.
Can explain the changes of perspectives and attitudes towards groups in sport and make orgs more democratic through working with all groups involved
Equal opportunities
The right to access the same opportunities regardless of factors such as race, age, sex, mental or physical capability
Is enforced in British law and sport England have equality and diversity policy
Discrimination (overt + covert)
The unfair treatment of a person or minority group to make a distinction and act on prejudice
Overt - visible and obvious eg physical and verbal abuse
Covert - hidden or less obvious eg not selecting a player asked on ethnicity
Prejudice
To form an unfavourable opinion of an individual, often based on inadequate facts, which can negatively affect treatment
Stereotyping
A standardised image, making generalisations about all members of a group which allows others to categorise and treat them accordingly
Health benefits of raising participation
- Decreased risk of ca disease
- lower blood pressure
- decreased risk of type 2 diabetes
-maintain healthy body weight and avoid obesity
Fitness benefits of raising participation
- improved strength
- improved speed
- improved flexibility
- improved body composition
