Sport and society Flashcards
What is meant by society
A group of people associated with a common purpose
Socialisation meaning
Lifelong process of learning societies norms, values and ideas in order to take your place in society
Primary socialisation
Occurs during the early years of childhood mainly with immediate family. Important process in internalisation
Secondary socialisation
Occurs during later years involving other agencies such as school and others.
Gender socialisation
The learning of behaviour and attitudes historically considered appropriate for one sex more than the other
Social control
Institutions, such as family, work together & undertake social processes to ensure socialisation and maintain social control
Social change
Occurs when institutions readjust to meet new needs of groups in society such as women
Social inequality
AN unfair situation in society where resources or opportunities are distributed unevenly within society
Social issues
The problems that arise in society that have a negative impact on the society
Social structure
The organised pattern of social relationships and institutions that make up societies income or social status
Social processes
Repeated social interactions where individuals and groups interact and establish relationships
Social class
A term used to define social inequalities (eg; some groups have more access to money and wealth than others)
Strata of society
A group of people within society of whom are very similar in their education
Stratification
The use of a system used for ranking within society, for example via wealth or power
Social action theory
Way of viewing socialisation, emphasises the active role the people have in shaping society and social life
Interactionist approach
How individuals behave in society and it is the people that make the society
Discrimination
Unfair treatment of a person or group. Making a distinction and acting on a prejudice
Disability
Mental, physical or sensory impairment
Inclusiveness
All people have needs which are understood and met with a supportive environment
Integration
Able-bodied and disabled people taking part in the same activity
Segregation
People with disabilities compete in different activities to those without a disability
Ethnicity group
A group within society that share a racial, religious or linguistic trait
Channelling
Ethnic minorities may be pushed to certain sports based on assumptions
Stacking
Disproportionate concentration of ethnic minorities in certain sport positions often based on stereotypes
Gender
The biological aspect of a person, they are either male or female
Sexism
The belief that one sex is superior to the other to the other
Health benefits
Sport helps to protect against health issues, improves mood and sleeping patterns. Confidence and self-esteem also improve.
Overt discrimination
Visible and obvious (verbal abuse of a player)
Covert discrimination
Hidden and less obvious (non-selection of a player because of their race)
Health benefits of exercise
Decreased risk of heart disease, high or low blood pressure, cancers, maintaining of a healthy weight and strengthening of the bones (prevent osteoperosis)
Physical benefits of exercise
Improved posture and body tone, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, co-ordination, speed, power etc.
Social benefits
Increased confidence and self esteem, introduction to new people and new relationships, good use of free time and the release of good chemicals.
