Sports And Society

Question 1

What is meant by society in sport ?

Answer 1

In sport, society refers to the broader group of people, communities, culture and social structures that influence and or are influenced by sport.

Question 2

What are the 5 issues faced within sports and society ?

Answer 2

1. Identity and belonging
2. Social class and access
3. Gender and equality
4. Race and inclusion
5. Politics and power

Question 3

Define society

Answer 3

A group of people who share a common culture/interest, institutions, and way of life.

Question 4

Define socialisation

Answer 4

The lifelong process of learning the norms, values, behaviour, and culture of your society.

Question 5

Define social control

Answer 5

The ways in which behaviour is regulated within society, often through laws, norms, or expectations.

Question 6

Define culture

Answer 6

The shared beliefs, customs, values, and behaviours of a group of people

Question 7

Define social institutions

Answer 7

Structured and organised systems within society that influence behaviour and contribute to social order

Question 8

What does contemporary mean ?

Answer 8

A modern audience

Question 9

What are some postive impacts that sport has within society ?

Answer 9

Promote unity and shared experiences

Offers a national identity

Escape from society and life

Used to shape values and morals

Use to breakdown social barriers, stereotypes, prejudice

Increased economic growth

The wellbeing of society can

Question 11

How many different areas of sport and society are there ?

Answer 11

1. Health
2. Leisure
3. Business
4. Entertainment

Question 12

What does entertainment cause a growth in ?

Answer 12

A growth in business, exposure and potential investment

Question 13

What is health within sports and society

Answer 13

Contributes to physical mental, social, emotional health by encouraging active lifestyle

Question 14

What are some benefits of health within sports and society ?

Answer 14

Reduce of lifestyle diseases: e.g obesity, type 2 diabetes

Improves mental wellbeing and reduces stress anxiety

Enhances self esteem and social inclusion

Reduce strain on NHS

Question 15

What can sport and physical activity do

Answer 15

Enhance quality of life

Reduce medical cost

Increase productivity

Question 16

What are some benefits of leisure ?

Answer 16

Provides enjoyment and escapism from daily life

Creates opportunities for informal and formal participation

Question 17

What are some key features of business within sports and society ?

Answer 17

Sponsorship, advertising, ticket sales, broadcasting rights and merchandise

Employment in coaching, sports science, physiotherapy, event management, journalism and sports marketing.

Question 18

What key entertainment are involved within entertainment ?

Answer 18

Offers drama, excitement and emotion

Celebrated through live events. Highlights documentaries films and video games.

Question 19

Give some examples of types of entertainment ?

Answer 19

The Olympics of fifa World Cup broadcast to global audiences.

Streaming platforms e.g Netflix or primes all or nothing series.

Question 20

Define social mobility ?

Answer 20

The movement of individuals or groups between different social positions within a society.

They move up a social ladder which is measured through income, occupation and education

Question 21

Define a commodity within sport and society

Answer 21

A product or service that is bought and sold, often for profit.

In the context of sport, this means how sport can be treated as a business — where athletes, teams, leagues, and events are marketed and sold to make money.

Question 22

What values does sports help foster ?

Answer 22

Respect

Competivenes

Teamwork

Tolerance

Cooperation

Problem solving

Question 23

Define shop window effect

Answer 23

The shop window effect is when major sporting events, such as the Olympics or World Cup, are used by a country or city to showcase itself positively to a global audience.

Question 24

What is sports washing ?

Answer 24

Sports washing is when individuals, groups, or nations use sport to improve or repair their public image and distract from negative actions, such as poor human rights records or political controversies,

Question 25

What are the 5 political tools ?

Answer 25

Propaganda Protest Boycott Diplomacy National identity

Question 26

Define propaganda

Answer 26

information, espically of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause/ agenda and influence public opinion.

Question 27

Define diplomacy

Answer 27

refers to the ablity to influence social and political relations amongst countries- where sports bridge divides, foster mutual understanding and peace.

Question 28

Define boycott

Answer 28

where individuals or groups abstain/ withdraw from using,buying or participating with a person, organisation or country as a form of protest or to exert pressure to influence political or societal change

Question 29

Define protest

Answer 29

-a public demonstration or action expressing objection, disapproval or dissesent towards an idea, policy, entity, event

Question 30

Definitely national identity

Answer 30

refers to the deliberate use of shared”sense of belonging” to a nation to influence,mobilise, and unify a population for political purpose

Question 31

Give a key example of propaganda within sport

Answer 31

1936 Berlin Olympics (Nazi Germany) * Adolf Hitler used the Olympic Games to promote the ideology of Aryan racial superiority. * The event was staged to showcase Nazi Germany's power, discipline, and organisation. * Stadiums and broadcasts were filled with Nazi symbols and propaganda. * African-American athlete Jesse Owens won four gold medals, undermining the racist message.

Question 32

Give key example of boycotts within sport

Answer 32

1980 Moscow Olympics * Over 60 countries, led by the USA, boycotted the Games to protest the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. * This was one of the most politically charged Olympic Games in history. * In retaliation, the USSR and other Eastern Bloc nations boycotted the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

Question 33

Give example of protest within sport

Answer 33

1968 Mexico City Olympics - Black Power Salute * American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised black-gloved fists during the medal ceremony. * The protest was against racial discrimination and injustice in the USA. * Both athletes faced major backlash and were expelled from the Games, but their action became iconic.

Question 34

Give example of diplomacy within sport

Answer 34

Ping Pong Diplomacy (1971) * A table tennis exchange between the USA and China helped open diplomatic relations. * It paved the way for US President Nixon's historic visit to China in 1972. * Sport was used as a soft-power tool to ease political tensions between Cold War rivals.

Question 35

Give example of national identity within sport

Answer 35

1995 Rugby World Cup - South Africa * Hosted and won by South Africa just after the end of apartheid. * Nelson Mandela wore the Springbok jersey, a symbol of white South African rugby, to promote unity. * The event helped heal racial divides and build a post-apartheid national identity.

Question 36

What are the main areas of social differentiation ?

Answer 36

1. Gender issues 2. Disability within sport 3. Ethnic minority/ racial discirmination 4. Socio-economically deprived

Question 37

Define social differentiation

Answer 37

The process by which different statuses develop in any group, organisation or society.

Question 38

Define social stratification

Answer 38

the development of unequal layers of society based on factors such as income, education, status and power.

Question 39

What are the types of stratification ?

Answer 39

1. Social class 2. Gender 3. Age 4. Ethnicity

Question 40

What are the two areas of barriers to participation ?

Answer 40

Discrimination of minority groups(class,gender,race,age, disability) Socio-cultural and economic factors

Question 41

List some socio-cultural and economic barriers

Answer 41

Time Education Finance Facilities/location Age

Question 42

Define discrimination

Answer 42

This is the unfair or unjust treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, disability, age, sexuality, or religion, resulting in unequal opportunities and barriers to participation in sport and society.h

Question 43

Define minority groups

Answer 43

Minority groups are sections of society that are smaller in number or hold less power and influence compared to the dominant group

Question 44

when does discrimination occur ?

Answer 44

When opportunities are avalaible to the dominant group but are not available to all social groups

Question 45

What are the 3 main constraints to participation

Answer 45

1. Opportunity 2. Provision 3. Esteem

Question 46

What does opportunity relate to ?

Answer 46

Refers to wethere people have the chance to take part in sport Influenced by socio-economic background, geographic location, work or school commitments and family support

Question 47

What does provision relate too

Answer 47

Refers to whether the facilities, equipment, coaches or clubs are a liable and appropriate. Influenced by goverment or local investment, school provision and community initiatives

Question 48

What does ESTEEM relate too ?

Answer 48

Confidence, self belief and motivation to participate E.g a teenager may feel self conscious to join a gym due to low self