Sport and society Flashcards
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Social structures:
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organised pattern of social relationships and institutions that make up society; class is common structure in the UK.
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Stratification:
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system of ranking within society, e.g: by wealth, power, etc.
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Social class:
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A term used to define social inequalities, ie: certain groups have more access to wealth, income and power than other. Factors which contribute to social class include a person’s job, family, background, education and income.
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Social issues:
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Problems that affect many people in definition.
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Inequality:
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The unfair situation where resources or opportunities are distributed unevenly within society.
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