pre industrial britian Flashcards
(11 cards)
upper-class sport factors in pre industrial Britain
-time consuming
-rule bound
-wagering
-distinct from lower class
-civilised
-equipped
-regular
lower-class sport factors in pre industrial Britain
-occasional
-simple rules
-wagering
-violent
-limited equipment
-infrequent
-rural
social class in pre industrial Britain
-took part in mob games, bare knuckle boxing
social class in post 1850 industrial britain
-lower class lost their rights
-middle class emerged and developed their own customs
social class in 20th century
-amateur/professional split until late in the century
-football now a lower class game
-olympics were upper class
social class in 21st century
-increased equality
-move towards professionalism
-some sports still exclusive
gender in pre industrial Britain
-primarily masculine
gender in 1850 industrial
-sport was not suitable for women
-women can’t be competitive
gender in the 20th century
-predominately male
-gradual increase in women participation
gender in the 21st century
-increased equality
-increased women participation