The social action theory Flashcards
What is the social action theory?
This is a way of viewing socialisation, emphasising social action.
Emphasises the active roles people have in shaping society/social life, i.e based on social action such as our interactions and negotiations with each other.
What is the Interactionist Approach
Is the study of how individuals behave within society. It is a theoretical process which stems from social processes
Interactionism works from the individual towards society and stresses the fact that it is people who actually create society.
1 - Society is created and maintained through social interactions
2 - Sports are studied in terms of how they are created and given meaning by people.
What is equal Opportunities?
The right to access there same opportunities, regardless of factors such as race, age, sex mental or physical capabilities.
What is prejudice?
To form an unfavourable opinion of an individual, often based on inadequate facts.
What is discrimination?
The unfair treatment of a person, or minority group; to make a distinction and act on a prejudice.
Equality in sport - DISCRIMINATION VS PREJUDICE
The explanation of equal opportunities given identifies discrimination and prejudice as important factors which can determine whether equality of opportunity is present within society or not.
Negative stereotypes can also adversely affect an individuals chances of taking part in sport.
What is Overt Discrimination?
Visible/obvious(e.g. verbal racist abuse of a player)
What is Convert discrimination?
Hidden/less obvious (e.g. non-selection of an individual as captain because of their race).
What’s sports England equality and diversity policy?
1 - Developing a culture that enables and values everyone’s full involvement.
2 - Creating an environment in which everyone has opportunities to play, compete, officiate, coach, volunteer and run community sport.
3 - Overcoming potential barriers for those wishing to play sport, particularly if they are from groups who are currently under - represented in sport.
What are the benefits of raising participation?
1 - Improve health and fitness.
2 - Reduces blood pressure.
3 - Lower feelings of stress, anxiety and depression.
4 - Strain on the NHS is reduced and a lower obesity crisis.
5 - Meeting new people.
6 - Making new friends.
7 - Sense of community integration.
8 - Higher levels of self - confidence.
9 - Positive use of free time - reduces crime rates.
10 - Perform better at work.
11 - Less annual sickness absence costs.
12 - Spending money on equipment/facilities provides people with jobs and benefits the country financially.
Can you think of the six barriers to participation?
1 - Lack of time - Add physical activity into their daily routine.
2 - Negative social influences, poor PE experiences - Invite family and friends to exercise with you/clubs/Duke of Edinburgh.
3 - Lack of Motivation - Invite friends/join a club or exercise class.
4 - Lack of skill - Select activities that require less skills (walking/jogging).
5 - Lack of resources/costs of participation - Activities that require few facilities such as: walking, jogging, skipping etc.
6 - Family obligations/Domestic responsibilities - Exercise with children.
Memory Tool
T - Time
I - Income
M - Motivation
E - Education
