culture Flashcards
How do the cultural traditions and historical background of a society affect participation?
They will set the scene for what is considered to be normal and acceptable within that culture
Why do some other cultures have a much narrower range of activities compared to those in the UK?
Sometimes this is due to economic reasons, as they simply do not have enough money to provide facilities for a large range of activities
Why do some cultures make specific choices regarding what to provide?
So that they can be succesful in those
Why do places such as the West Indies and India excel at cricket?
The sport was introduced to these countries by the British when they were part of the British Empire, and it still remains popular today
What are some traditional values and guidelines that religions sometimes insist are followed?
- Specific dress codes that require certain clothing to be worn
- Fasting
- Sabbath days
What can affect a Muslims performance when training and competing?
Fasting during the period of Ramadan
What do some devout Christians refuse to do?
They refuse to train or compete on Sundays as this conflicts with their religious belief
Who else sometimes refuses to compete at certain times?
Some Jewish faith performers
Why is the factor of gender often linked closely with religion?
Because many religions have strict guidelines that apply specifically to females
What do some women have to do to compete in their sport, due to their religion?
Some have to wear impratical clothing to conform with their country’s modesty laws
What do many females, living in cultures that have extreme religious views, find when they are training or competing in their own country?
That they are harassed by men, racially abused, whistled at and heckled
What sports would not be deemed appropriate for women to take part in?
Sports such as rugby and football, which have been introduced and developed in the UK comparitively recently
