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
