Sociology Flashcards
(27 cards)
Barriers to sport
Ethnicity gender disability
What is stacking
Pushed into sports based on culture
Two types of prejudice discrimination and stereotyping (with definitions)
Overt-visible/obvious shouting and or abuse
Covert-hidden less obvious (ie substituting a player)
Barriers gender
Lack of role models/ media coverage (I.e initiatives like this girl can help)
Poor aspirations due to gender pay gap ( equal pay for males and females like in tennis)
Barriers- Disability
Lack of opportunity- initiatives from sport England help
Expensive - grants from UK sport help
What is a barrier related to gender in sports?
Lack of role models/media coverage
Initiatives such as ‘This Girl Can’ aim to address this issue.
What is the impact of the gender pay gap on aspirations?
Poor aspirations due to gender pay gap
Equal pay for males and females is highlighted in sports like tennis.
What does social control refer to in the context of social mobility?
How institutions prevent social mobility and social change
What are two barriers related to disability in sports?
- Lack of opportunity
- Expensive participation costs
Initiatives from Sport England and grants from UK Sport help address these barriers.
What is the difference between primary and secondary socialization?
- Primary Socialisation = early years
- Secondary Socialisation = teenagers/adults
What is gender socialization?
Learning to conform to culturally defined gender roles
Define socialization in the context of society.
Lifelong process where members of society learn its norms, values, ideas, practices, and roles
What does sociology study?
The study of society and social problems/issues
Fill in the blank: Social change occurs due to _______.
[social issues]
What are the types of prejudice in relation to equal opportunities?
- Discrimination
- Stereotyping
- Overt (visible/obvious)
- Covert (hidden/less obvious)
What is an example of overt prejudice in sports?
Shouting abuse
What is an example of covert prejudice in sports?
Substituting a good player
What is the goal of Sport England’s initiatives?
‘Create a sporting habit for life’
This includes increasing participation rates for disabled, ethnic minority groups, and females.
What is the role of local partners in sports initiatives?
Fund 49 County Sport Partnerships in the UK
How does access to sport differ between UK state schools and independent schools?
Access to sport is more limited in UK state schools vs independent schools
However, changes are being made to promote sport ‘for all’ in the 21st Century.
What is the significance of media coverage in relation to ethnicity in sports?
Increase media coverage helps address the issue of fewer role models
What are the two forms of racism mentioned in the context of sports?
- Stacking
- Channeling
What is one major physical barrier that affects disabled people’s participation in sports?
Inaccessible facilities, such as buildings without ramps or elevators.
True or False: Attitudinal barriers can hinder disabled individuals from participating in sports.
True
