The Impact Of Sport On Society And Of Society On Sport Flashcards
What is primary socialisation ?
Primary - This refers to socialisation during the early years of childhood which takes place mainly within immediate family
What is secondary socialisation ?
Secondary socialisation - This occurs in later years (e.g. as teenager and adults) when the family is less involved. Friends, teachers and media are all examples of secondary socialisation
What is gender socialisation ?
The act of learning to conform culturally defined gender roles through socialisation
What is social control ?
A concept that refers to the way in which peoples thoughts, feelings, appearance and behaviours are regulated in social system
What is institution ?
An established organisation founded for religious, educational professional or social purpose
What is social change ?
An alteration in the social order of a society
What is society ?
An organised group of people associated for some specific purpose or with a shared common interest
What is socialisation ?
A lifelong process where members of a society learns its norms, values, ideas, practises and roles in order to take their place in that society
What is internalisation ?
The learning of values or attitudes that are incorporated within yourself
Definition of social issues ?
Problems that effect many people in society
Definition of inequalities ?
The unfair situation where resources or opportunities are distributed unevenly within society
Definition of social structures ?
Organised pattern of social relationships and institutions that make up society ; class is a common structure in the UK
What is stratification ?
System of rankings within society, e.g. by wealth, power etc
What is social class ?
A term used to define social inequalities, i.e. certain groups have more access to wealth, income and power than others. Factors which contribute to social class include a persons job, family background, education and income
Definition of equal opportunities
The right to access the same opportunities, regardless of factors such as age, sex, mental or physical capabilities
Definition of prejudice
To form an unfavourable opinion of an individual, often based of inadequate facts
Definition of discrimination
The unfair treatment of a person, or a minority group ; to make a distinction and act on a prejudice
