Sports and Society

Question 1

Socialisation

Answer 1

is 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. It can be divided into two main parts: ‘Primary’ and ‘Secondary’ Socialisation

Question 2

Primary socialisation

Answer 2

This refers to socialisation during the early years of childhood which takes place mainly within the immediate family

Question 3

Secondary socialisation

Answer 3

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

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 society

Question 8

Society

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Internalisation

Answer 9

The learning of values or attitudes that are incorporated within yourself