Sport And Society Flashcards
(50 cards)
Society
An organised group of people associated for some specific purpose or with a shared common interest
Socialisation
A lifelong process where members of a society learn norm, values, ideas, practices and roles in order to take their place in that society
Society
~Human society is a group of people involved in persistent interpersonal relationships—> large social grouping sharing same geographical territory, same political authority and cultural expectations
~sum total of all relationships in a given space
~ success in sport on a global scale—> important measure of relative status of a society
Primary socialisation
Socialisation during early years of childhood
Mainly family
Key process in internalisation- learning values/attitudes that are incorporated within yourself
Taught basic values and norms; accepted behaviour patterns
Secondary socialisation
Later years- family less involved
School is an important part of social development- teaches important moral skills
Gender socialisation
Learning behaviour and attitudes historically considered appropriate for a given sex
Gender socialisation
Act of learning to conform to culturally defined gender roles through socialisation
Social control
A concept that refers to the way in which people’s thoughts, feelings , appearance and behaviour are regulated in social systems
Social control
Society made up of various institutions which work together for the benefit of society- variety of social processes which maintain order and social control
Social processes act as constraints and potentially limit opportunities
Institution
An established organisation founded for a religious, educational, professional or social purpose
Social change
Occurs when institutions re-adjust to meet new needs of groups in society such as women/ disabled
Social issues- inequality
Lack of money
Lack of self confidence
Lack of role models/ coaches/leaders
Myths or stereotypes about ability
Social issues
Problem that affect many people in society
Inequality
The unfair situation where resources or opportunities are distributed unevenly witching society
Social structures & stratification
Different social structures have an impact on and individual and their life opportunities e.g- type of school
Importance of stratification is that those at the top of the system have greater access to resources
Participation in sport is a chance for a new identity
Social structures
Organised pattern of social relationships and institutions that make up society; class is a common structure in the uk
Stratification
System of ranking within society
Social class
Term used to define social inequalities. Factors what ch contribute to social class include a persons job, family background, education and income
Activities maybe negatively affected by working class expectations
Sports clubs
Economic inequalities are also likely to impact on members of sports clubs, more middle/ upper class
Social action theory
This is a way of viewing socialisation, emphasising social action
Social network of people who share similar views produce and develop sports
People can intervene in social processes and change them
Interactionist approach
- Study of how individuals behave within a society
- People create a society and so sports clubs are seen as products of the interactions of various people involved.
- sports are studied in terms of how they are created and given meaning by people
Equal opportunities
Right to access the same opportunities, regardless of factors such as: race,age,sex,mental or physical capabilities
Prejudice
To form an unfavourable opinion of an individual based on inadequate facts
Discrimination
The unfair treatment of a person or minority group; to make a distinction and act on a prejudice.
