21st century Flashcards

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main changes

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-social class system less pronounced and not determined by birthed class

-tech is growing and media has a big influence

-sport is multi-million pound business

-specific sports legislation

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social class

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less obvious divides

sport is a vehicle for social mobility

eg wayne rooney going from rags to riches

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availability of money

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national lottery funding inc no of pros

-disposable income dictates participation

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law and order

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ethics - drugs, hooliganism and match fixing

safety of spectators bound by law

eg russian olympic team banned, referees sued, changed layout of stadiums after hillsborough

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education and literacy

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growth of academic qualifications
eg gcse, alevel, sports science degrees

1/3 olympic medal athletes in Rio were public school educated

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transport

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all types cheaper
-cycle lanes, cheep trains and planes

greater freedom of movement
-international spectatorship

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availability of time

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flexibility with working hours
-av 40 hours

-inc in holiday leave = more time for sport

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gender

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-inc in female sport and status, role models and media coverage
-inc in female initiatives
-less opportunities than men

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pros of applying ‘equality act’

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-equal opportunities
-inc femal participation
-inc female role models in media
-challenge stereotypes in sport

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cons of applying equality act

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-takes money away from male sport
-will take years to catch up to male sport
-gendering in activities
-not a sport-specific legislations

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