THE SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT Flashcards
society
an organised group of people associated for some specific purpose or with a shared common interest
socialisation
a life long process where members of a society learn its 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 sociology
the act of learning to conform to culturally defined gender roles through socialisation
social control
a concept that refers to the way in which people thoughts. feelings, appearances and behaviours are regulated in a 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
socialisation during the early years of childhood which takes place mainly within the immediate family
secondary socialisation
occurs in later years
social issues
these are problems/ conflicts that affect considerable numbers in society, for example, disability/ drug abuse/poor health linked to limited activity
