Sports And Society Flashcards
Society
An organised group of people associated for some specific purpose or with a shared common interest
Socialisation
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
Internalisation
The learning of values or attitudes that are incorporated within yourself
Gender socialisation
The act of learning to conform to culturally defined gender roles through socialisation
Social control
A concept that refers to the way in which peoples thoughts, feelings, appearance and behaviours are regulated in social system
Institution
An established organisation founded for religious, educational, professional or social purpose
Social change
An alteration in the social order of a society
Primary socialisation
this refers to socialisation during the early years of childhood which takes place mainly within the immediate family (i.e mother,
father, brothers, sisters)
Secondary socialisation
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).
Social issues
Problems that affect many people in society
Inequality
The unfair situation where resources or opportunities are distributed unevenly within society
Main causes of inequality
MRMC
M- money - cost of participation
R - Lack of role models models
M - myths/ stereotypes about ability
C - confidence/self esteem
Social structures
Organised pattern of social relationships and institutions that make up society; class is common structure in UK
Stratification
System of rankings within society, e.g by wealthy, power, ect
Social class
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
Social class
Activities may be negatively affected by working class expectations. (For example, carrying out domestic responsibilities, looking after siblings, household chores)
Spots clubs
Economic inequalities are also likely to impact on members of sports clubs, more middle and upper class
What’s the definition for the social action Theory
This is a way of viewing socialisation, emphasising social action
Equal opportunities
The right to access the same opportunities, regardless of factors such as race, age, sex, mental or physical capabilities
Prejudice
To form an unfavourable opinion of an individual, often based on inadequate facts
Discrimination
The unfair treatment of a person, or minority group; to make a distinction and act on a prejudice
Disability
When a mental, physical or sensory impairment affects performance
Inclusiveness
All people should have needs, abilities and aspirations recognised, understood and met within a supportive environment
Integration
Able bodied and disabled people taking part in the same activity at the same time
Segregation
People with disabilities participating separately with other disabled performers
Race
A physical characteristics of an individual
Racism
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
Channelling
Ethnic minorities may be pushed into certain sports and even certain positions within a team, based on the assumption about them
Stacking
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
