sport and society Flashcards
What is a society?
The coming together of people who are all working together towards one common goal or interest
E.g to spectate sport
What is primary socialisation?
Occurs during the early years and is usually determined by immediate family members
The individual learns the norms and family shape later choices in life with sports here
E.g I play netball as my Mum grew up playing it and encouraged me to
What is secondary socialisation?
Occurs in later life, friends and school will affect what sport you do and how you interact with others
E.g I stopped playing tennis as my social friend group changed
What is gender socialisation?
Method of learning traditional attitudes and behaviours and whats expected of boys and girls
Family, schools and media impact this
What are the 7 social processes?
Social control
Social change
Social inequality
Social stratification
Social class and schools
Social class and sports clubs
Social Action Theory
What is social control?
Relates to how your institution shapes what type of sports you would do and relates to what part of the family you play - may dictate the sport you do
Men - masculine sports
Women - Less sport historically
What is social change?
Relates to her there is a level of deprivation in an area and the local council improves facilities to allow the community to benefit
Promotes social change in gender and campaigns - “This Girl Can”
What is social inequality?
This relates to factors that could be about money and the socio-economic background you’re from
Other factors: Lack of confidence, lack of role models and stereotypes
What is social stratification?
Reflects divide in a class system that limits opportunities that are available in sport to you/friends
E.g unable to access certain sports due to being from a working-class area
What is social class and schools?
Children who have access to schools with better facilities are more likely to progress with sports.
They also get better opposition and coaching which will also increase their desire to play sport
What is social classs and sports clubs?
Depending on where you live and what type of area you are in will determine what sporting clubs are available to you
certain areas won’t have access to sports such as tennis and golf because they’re lower class
What is social action theory?
Accepts that a sport develops or is produced through the relationships and social networks of people who share similar views.
The development of sport relates to interactions between people and the help of development in that sport
Positive impacts of amateurism?
- Elite sports dominated by the upper and middle class who had higher status in sport as well as society - amateurs
They adhered to a code of ethics
Participation more important than winning - used god given abilities
Amateurs belonged to the social elite - could afford the sport so played for monetary gain
Played numerous sports with natural talent
Allowed money to come into sport
Feature of modern day amateurs?
Tend to be lower status and earn less money
Society division has become more blurred
Performance at top level is open to all backgrounds
Amateurs rely on funding to train, travel and continue to play the sport
Some still don’t earn a wage
Features of modern-day professionals?
All classes can be professional
Respected when they reach the top
High rewards
Can be full time job
+ role models
Huge money in sport
Mass spectator appeal
