Sport and Social Stratification

Question 1

Social Stratification

Answer 1

income, prestige,
“Own the Podium” and its goals

Question 2

Equality of Opportunity:

Answer 2

Everyone has the same chance to participate.
Barriers include class, gender, race, physical ability.

Question 2

Sport and Social Stratification: Key Terms

Answer 2

Stratification
Meritocracy
Equality of Opportunity
Equality of Condition:

Question 3

Meritocracy:

Answer 3

A system where rewards are based on individual talent and effort.
In sports, often viewed as a true meritocracy.

Question 3

Social Stratification:

Answer 3

Hierarchical ranking of people in society.
Based on factors like wealth, power, and prestige.

Question 3

Can sports ever truly be a meritocracy if there are significant socioeconomic barriers to participation?

Answer 3

NO
some people will have more resources, others don’t
always a power struggle

Question 4

Equality of Condition

Answer 4

Participants have the same conditions.
Influenced by access to facilities, coaching, and equipment.

Question 5

How do equality of opportunity and equality of condition impact the notion of meritocracy in sports?

Question 7

(ON MIDTERM) difference between Equality of Opportunity
Equality of Condition (on exam)

Answer 7

Equality everyone has a opportunity to play, but may not have the same conditions to be the best, or can be the best but are held back due to money or other things

Everyone is able to parciepate
Everyone has the same resources (communism)

Question 8

Influence of Social Class:
on preforming in sport

Answer 8

Class determines access to resources.
Higher-income families can afford better training, equipment, and facilities

Question 9

Statistical Insights:
on social class

Answer 9

Data on participation rates by income levels.
Disparities in sport participation among different socioeconomic groups.

Question 10

Barriers to Equality:

Answer 10

Availability of teams, clubs, or leagues.
Access to necessary facilities and equipment.

Question 11

Impact of social Class as a barrier

Answer 11

Class as a barrier to participation.
Importance of both equality of opportunity and condition for true meritocracy.

Question 12

Hockey as a High-Cost Sport:

Answer 12

Registration fees, equipment costs, travel expenses.
Economic barriers for lower-income families.

Question 13

Impact on Participation for hockey:

Answer 13

Decline in participation rates among lower-income groups.
Hockey as an example of unequal access and conditions.

Question 14

The Role of Schools in Promoting Equality in Sport: School Programs:

Answer 14

Importance of physical education (PE) in schools.
After-school sports programs.

Question 15

The Role of Schools in Promoting Equality in Sport Challenges:

Answer 15

Funding disparities between schools.
Availability of facilities and qualified coaches.

Question 16

Government and Non-Profit Initiatives:

Answer 16

National policies aimed at increasing sports participation.
Programs by non-profits to support underrepresented groups.
Examples:
ParticipACTION in Canada.
Girls on the Run program.

Question 17

Innovative Approaches in Promoting Equality in Sport:

Answer 17

Use of technology to increase access.
Community-based sports programs.

Question 18

Sustainable Solutions in Promoting Equality in Sport:

Answer 18

Long-term funding strategies.
Policies that ensure continued support and development.

Question 19

How can technology be leveraged to increase access to sports for children in underserved communities?

Answer 19

Technology can be used for more served communtites to help those in need, and so everyone can be aware
online training
youtube
apps

Question 20

Intersectionality: (important)

Answer 20

Coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw.
Examines how various social identities (race, gender, class) intersect.

Question 21

Intersectionality Impact on Sports Participation:

Answer 21

Multiple forms of discrimination can compound barriers.
Examples of intersectional challenges.

Question 22

Why is it important to consider intersectionality when discussing equality in sports?

Answer 22

To make people aware that some not everyone will feel confrontable with gender or race, some race will dominate some sports then others, and discrimate other races or genders or class from joining a sport that is domated by the oppsite side

Question 23

Women in sport challenges

Answer 23

historically had legal, soicalital, troubles with parcipating in sport
Gender pay gap.
Media representation and visibility.

Question 24

Title IX

Answer 24

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs and activities that receive federal funding. It was signed into law by President Richard Nixon on June 23, 1972. IN USA
NOT IN CANADA

Question 25

Disability in Sport

Answer 25

Barriers to Participation:
Accessibility of facilities.
Availability of adaptive sports programs.
Promoting Inclusion:
Paralympic Games and other initiatives.
Importance of inclusive policies and practices.

Question 26

Summary of Key Points:

Answer 26

Impact of social stratification on sports participation.
Importance of equality of opportunity and condition.
Role of intersectionality in understanding barriers.
Promoting inclusivity through policies and initiatives.

Question 27

How can sports organizations balance the need for competitive success with the goal of promoting inclusivity and equal opportunity?

Answer 27

fair play, education for coaches and teacters about compettivie with being inclusive

Question 28

How does the concept of “equality of condition” differ from “equality of opportunity,” and why are both important in the context of sports? (MIDTERM)

Answer 28

equality of opportunity - everyone can join
equality of condition - same resources