Sports And Society

Question 1

Society

Answer 1

An organised group of people associated for some specific purpose or with a shared common interest

Question 2

Socialisation

Answer 2

A lifelong process where members of society learn it’s norms, values, ideas practices and roles in order to take their place in that society

Question 3

Internalisation

Answer 3

The learning of values or attitudes that are incorporated within yourself

Question 4

Gender socialisation

Answer 4

The act of learning to conform to culturally defined gender roles through socialisation

Question 5

Social control

Answer 5

A concept that refers to the way in which peoples thoughts, feelings, appearance and behaviours are regulated in social system

Question 6

Institution

Answer 6

An established organisation founded for religious, educational, professional or social purpose

Question 7

Social change

Answer 7

An alteration in the social order of a society

Question 8

Primary socialisation

Answer 8

this refers to socialisation during the early years of childhood which takes place mainly within the immediate family (i.e mother,
father, brothers, sisters)

Question 9

Secondary socialisation

Answer 9

This occurs during the later years (e.g teens and adults) when the family is less involved and other ‘agencies’ are deliberately set up for the
socialisation process and begin to exert more and more influence (e.g, peer
groups, friends, schools).

Question 10

Social issues

Answer 10

Problems that affect many people in society

Question 11

Inequality

Answer 11

The unfair situation where resources or opportunities are distributed unevenly within society

Question 12

Main causes of inequality

Answer 12

MRMC

M- money - cost of participation

R - Lack of role models models

M - myths/ stereotypes about ability

C - confidence/self esteem

Question 13

Social structures

Answer 13

Organised pattern of social relationships and institutions that make up society; class is common structure in UK

Question 14

Stratification

Answer 14

System of rankings within society, e.g by wealthy, power, ect

Question 15

Social class

Answer 15

A term used to define social inequalities, I.e certain groups have more access to wealth, income and power than other. Factors which contribute to social class include a persons job, family background, education and income

Question 16

Social class

Answer 16

Activities may be negatively affected by working class expectations. (For example, carrying out domestic responsibilities, looking after siblings, household chores)

Question 17

Spots clubs

Answer 17

Economic inequalities are also likely to impact on members of sports clubs, more middle and upper class

Question 18

What’s the definition for the social action Theory

Answer 18

This is a way of viewing socialisation, emphasising social action

Question 19

Equal opportunities

Answer 19

The right to access the same opportunities, regardless of factors such as race, age, sex, mental or physical capabilities

Question 20

Prejudice

Answer 20

To form an unfavourable opinion of an individual, often based on inadequate facts

Question 21

Discrimination

Answer 21

The unfair treatment of a person, or minority group; to make a distinction and act on a prejudice

Question 22

Disability

Answer 22

When a mental, physical or sensory impairment affects performance

Question 23

Inclusiveness

Answer 23

All people should have needs, abilities and aspirations recognised, understood and met within a supportive environment

Question 24

Integration

Answer 24

Able bodied and disabled people taking part in the same activity at the same time

Question 25

Segregation

Answer 25

People with disabilities participating separately with other disabled performers

Question 26

Race

Answer 26

A physical characteristics of an individual

Question 27

Racism

Answer 27

A set of beliefs or ideas based on the assumption that races have distinct hereditary characteristics that give some races an intrinsic superiority over others, it may lead to physical or verbal abuse

Question 28

Channelling

Answer 28

Ethnic minorities may be pushed into certain sports and even certain positions within a team, based on the assumption about them

Question 29

Stacking

Answer 29

The disproportionate concentration of ethnic minorities in certain positions in a sport team, which tends to be based on the stereotype that they are more valuable for their physicality than their decision making and communication