Social Theories Flashcards
(24 cards)
Which three theories are part of the Critical Theory?
Feminist, Hegemony, and Race
According to the Functionalist Theory, sport is an ________________
Inspiration
How does the the Functionalist Theory look at the world?
Maintain the Status Quo or tradition
What are some major concerns of the Functionalist Theory as it looks into sport? (2)
1) Competition is valuable and high performance is a crucial outcome of participation
2) Sport supports social institutions
What are some shortcomings of the Functionalist Theory?
Tends to overlook minorities, (women, the poor, certain racial groups, people with physical disabilities)
The term that describes that sport symbolizes the North American Way of Life
Value Consensus
The functionalist view of sport in North America promotes unity through ________________
Patriotism
According to the Conflict Theory, sport is an ________________
Opiate
How does the the Conflict Theory look at the world?
Economic interests shape the world
What are some major concerns of the Conflict Theory as it looks into sport? (1)
1) Sport benefits the individuals and organizations who are in power to the detriment of the participants and the working class
What are some shortcomings of the Conflict Theory? (2)
1) Relies too heavily on economic factors and ignores the importance of race, ethnicity, gender, etc.
2) Tends to overlook participation and recreation of sport
The conflict view of sport in North America reflects on ___________________________
The people in power at every level
What kind of people were used to choose members of the selection committee for the BCS playoff? (5)
1) Coaches
2) Student Athletes
3) Administrators
4) Journalists
5) Athletic Directors
Sport divers attention of large mass of people away from the harsh realities of _________________________
Poverty, job insecurity, and rising debt
How does the Critical Theory look at the World? (1)
1) Sports provide opportunity to change society
What are some major concerns of the Critical Theory as it looks into sport? (2)
1) Sports must change to be fair to everyone
2) Sports can help us improve our outlook towards minorities
What are some shortcomings of the Critical Theory? (1)
1) Encourage resistance to tradition to protect special interests
How does the Feminist Theory look at the World? (1)
Feminine virtues are ignored or undervalued
What are some major concerns of the Feminist Theory as it looks into sport? (1)
Females lack opportunity in sports
What are some shortcomings of the Feminist Theory? (1)
1) Similar weaknesses to those of other critical theories
Highlights the role that dominant groups play in government, economic systems, mass media, education, and sport in maintaining and control their interests
Hegemony Theory
How does the Interactionist Theory look at the World? (2)
1) Focuses on social relationship between people
2) People make decisions on how to respond and act toward the world
What are some major concerns of the Interactionist Theory as it looks into sport? (3)
1) How people choose to play sports
2) Encourages open organization
3) Youth sports should fit the needs of kids
What are some shortcomings of the Interactionist Theory? (2)
1) Does not address issues of power in sport
2) Focuses on the individual and not the overall structure of sport
