Sport And Society Flashcards
Society define
An organised group of people associated for a specific purpose or a shared interest
Socialisation
A lifelong process where members of a society leader its norms
Primary socialisation
Occurs during early years, takes place mainly within the immediate family
Secondary socialisation
Occurs during later years when family is less involved
Gender socialisation
Learning the behaviours and attitudes considered appropriate for a given sex
Social processes
This refers to for, of social interaction taking place between individuals and groups
Social change
An alteration in society. I.e. significant changes in behaviour and attitudes over time
Social issues
Problems that affect considerable numbers in society
Inequality
This refers to the unfair situation in which resources or opportunities are distributed in society
Social stratification
A form of social inequality in which society is divided into different levels
Social action theory
A way of viewing socialisation, emphasising the active roles of people in shaping society
Discrimination
The unfair treatment of a person, or minority group. It is acting on a prejudice view.
Overt discrimination
Visible and obvious
Covert discrimination
Hidden and less obvious
What three groups are aimed at due to their involvement in sport
- Disabilities
- Minorities
- Women/teenage girls
