Equality In Sport

Question 1

Define discrimination, stereotyping and prejudice

Answer 1

Discrimination: unjust treatment of a person to make a distinction

Stereotyping: making simple generalisations about members of a group

Prejudice: preconceived opinion of an individual / group based on inadequate facts

Question 2

What do sport England do to combat this ?

Answer 2

Address the inequality
Inclusive opportunities - accessibility
Specific initiatives - ‘this girl can’
Funding
Impact future goals - L.T vision where everyone has equal oppertunity

Question 3

Covert and overt discrimination

Answer 3

Overt - visible / obvious (verbal / abuse)

Covert - hidden / less obvious (non-selection of player because of their race)