sport, culture and society Flashcards
(16 cards)
society definition
An organised group of people associated
for some specific purpose or with a
shared common interest.
socialisation definition
A lifelong process where
members of a society learn
its norms, values, ideas,
practices and roles in order
to take their place in that
society.
social control definition
A concept that refers to
the way in which
people’s thoughts,
feelings, appearance
and behaviour are
regulated in social
systems
culture definition
The beliefs, behaviours, objects, and other
characteristics common to the members
of a particular group or society.
social institution definition
A social instituation consists of a
group of people who have come
together for a common purpose.
These institutions are a part of the
social order of society and they
govern behaviour and expectations of
individuals.
5 primary institutions
family, education, religion, economics, government
benefits of sport from a government perspective
Promote their political
ideologies
Health promotion
Economic Benefits
Including boosting tourism
& economic regeneration
Social Integration (Bread and
circuses’ effect)
Reduction in crime levels and
antisocial behaviour
Propaganda
National Pride (Feel good
factor)
Military preparedness/defence
bread and circuses
Romans political
strategies—give the people
food and entertainment, and
you can count on their
contentment and support.
Berlin Olympics (1936)
The Nazi regime used the Berlin Olympics for propaganda, aiming to show Aryan superiority. However, Jesse Owens, an African-American sprinter, won 4 gold medals, directly challenging Hitler’s ideology.
Black Power Salute (1968)
Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised black-gloved fists on the medal podium during the U.S. national anthem to protest racial injustice and show solidarity with the Civil Rights Movement.
Muhammad ali
Muhammad Ali refused to be drafted into the Vietnam War, citing religious beliefs and opposition to racial discrimination. As a result, he was stripped of his boxing titles and banned from the sport for several years.
Montreal Olympics Boycott (1976)
28 African countries boycotted the Montreal Olympics after New Zealand competed, having played rugby in apartheid South Africa, violating the global sporting ban on the nation.
Ping Pong diplomacy (1971)
U.S. table tennis team visited China, marking the beginning of improved U.S.–China relations. It used sport to bridge political gaps during the Cold War.
Munich Massacre (1972)
unich Olympics, 11 Israeli athletes were taken hostage and killed by Black September, a Palestinian terrorist group. It highlighted how international conflicts could spill into sport.
Moscow Olympics (1980)
Over 60 countries, led by the USA, boycotted the Moscow Olympics to protest the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. It was a major example of Cold War politics impacting sport.
South African apartheid
Racial segregation extended to sport. South Africa was banned from international competitions like the Olympics and FIFA World Cup until apartheid was dismantled in the 1990s.
