Sport, Culture and Society

Define society

People living together in an ordered community

Define culture

The ideas, customs + social behaviour of people in a particular society

Define Social Institution

An accepted set of norms that support the survival of a society. A group of people coming together for a common purpose

What are initiatives of sport

• We Are Undefeatable

• Find a Guide

Explain We Are Undefeatable

Helps people with health conditions to take part in sport

1 in 4 have a long term health condition

Explain Find a Guide

Help blind people to get running

Search for a guide runner using your postcode

What is the cost of obesity to the UK economy

£50 billion

What are the impacts sport has on society + its morals + values

• Higher understanding of teamwork/fairness

• Higher education

• National identity + pride

• Role model

• Lifestyles + health

• Improving social integration + community spirit

How does sport improving social integration + community spirit impact society

• More people interacting with nation

• Social institution provides shared goals + bring people together

How does sport affects on crime impact society

• Respect of authority

• Increase in society safety

• Sense of belonging

What are 2 examples of political views in sport

• ‘tit for tat’ boycott

• 1936 Berlin Olympics

Explain the ‘tit for tat’ boycott

65 countries boycotted the Moscow Olympics because of Soviet Unions invasion of Afghanistan

1984 Soviet led boycott LA Olympics

Define microcosm

Sport mirrors what’s happening in society

Sport is a microcosm of society + so the same issues occur in sport as throughout society. It’s a powerful tool for addressing the issues

Define discrimination

The unfair or prejudicial treatment of people + groups based on characteristics

Define social differentiation

Differences in groups based on biological, physiological or sociocultural factors

Can results in the perception of rules + status

Define social stratification

Some consider themselves better than others

Define hegemony

Dominance of 1 group over another by reinforcing norms'/ideas

People in power use their influence to maintain their position

Define prejudice

An unexplained bias/opinion with no reason or actual experience

Define stereotype

A mistaken idea/belief many people have about a thing or group that’s based on how people should be or should act

Define provision

Is there accessibility, reasonable cost, equipment, coaches availability + transport?

Define opportunities

Supportive family + friends, money + time to play, suitable standard and disabilities

Define esteem

Body image + media influence? Ability? Expectation + stereotypes - G = dance, B = football

What is the acronym for 5 social groups usually linked with prejudice + discrimination

CARDS

What is C in the acronym for social groups linked to prejudice + discrimination + explain

Class

Lower, working class have limited disposable income

What is A in the acronym for social groups linked to prejudice + discrimination + explain

Age

Older - health issues

Middle age - working, family commitments

What is R in the acronym for social groups linked to prejudice + discrimination + explain

Race

Cultural unaccepted

Religious constraints - attendance to prayer

What is D in the acronym for social groups linked to prejudice + discrimination + explain

Disability

Limited facilities + groups

Unaccessible

What is S in the acronym for social groups linked to prejudice + discrimination + explain

Sexuality/gender

Women have less opportunities + groups

LGBTQ+ have less access

2 examples of gender inequalities in rugby

Highest estimated male salary is £800,000 compared to women’s £33,000

Women have 38% presence in World Rugby Council

What percentage of coverage do women get on SkySport

8%

Define gender tagging

Tracking how programmes + activities support gender equality objectives to show gaps in males + females

Define glass ceiling concept

Refers to discriminatory barriers that prevent women from rising to positions of power + responsibilities

Self - fulfilling prophecy

An expectation or belief that can influence your behaviours causing the belief to come true

Define race

Groups of people based on shared physical traits

Define race logic

Social + cultural theories that analyses how race shapes athlete’s perceptions

eg - stereotyping black athletes to dominate power sports

Define centrality

A players importance within a team’s social or passing network which can determined by their position on the field

Define racial stacking

Athletes are disproportionately placed in certain positions based on racial stereotypes

What is the Rooney Rule

All NFL teams must interview at least 1 minority candidate for head coach positions