socialisation

Society

An organised group of people associated for a specific purpose or with a shared common interest.

Application to sport

Success in sport on a global scale reflects on the status of the nation/society in the world.

Socialisation

A lifelong process where members of a society learn its norms, values, ideas, practices, and roles.

Primary socialisation

Socialisation during early childhood through the influence of immediate family.

Importance of play

A vital aspect of developing socialisation as families bond and teach values.

Secondary socialisation

Socialisation in teenage years through influence of peer groups, friends, and school.

Gender socialisation

Learning the behaviours and attitudes historically associated with your sex.

Social control

The way in which people’s thoughts, feelings, appearance, and behaviours are regulated in social systems.

Social change

An alteration in the social order of a society, changing the social control of that society.

Institutions

Established organizations founded for religious, educational, professional, or social purposes.

Gender inequalities

Disparities in treatment and opportunities based on gender.

Social inequality

When resources in society are unevenly distributed among socially defined categories of people.

Social stratification

A type of social inequality where society is divided into different levels.

NGBs

National Governing Bodies that guide and promote sporting activities.

The girl can campaign

An initiative aiming to encourage women's participation in sports.

Prejudice

To form an unfavourable opinion of an individual based on inadequate facts.

Discrimination

The unfair treatment of a person or minority group based on prejudice.

Overt discrimination

Obvious discrimination that is easily seen or identified.

Covert discrimination

Hidden discrimination that may not be immediately evident.

Social action theory

An internationalist theory suggesting that people can intervene in social processes and change them.

Equal opportunities

All people should be treated the same, unhampered by discrimination or prejudice.

Historic sexism

The belief that men are superior to women, often influencing opportunities in sports.

Stereotyping

Making simple generalisations about all members of a group.

Institutional bias

Bias that occurs at the institutional level affecting access and opportunities.

Sport England’s active lives survey

A survey showing disparities between different socio-economic groups and their sport participation.

Influence of family on socialisation

Families teach basic values and accepted behaviour patterns during early childhood.

Social processes

The methods through which society influences individuals and groups.

Role models in sports

Individuals who inspire change and participation in sports among underrepresented groups.

Disposable income

The amount of money a person has available to spend after taxes and other necessary expenses.

Gender roles in sports

Expectations regarding behaviour and activities based on one’s gender.

Peer influence

The impact that friends and peers have on an individual's behaviour and choices.

Children from low-income families

Often experience poorer health and limited opportunities for physical development.

Social networks

Relationships among individuals that can influence behaviours and attitudes.

Cultural norms

The rules and expectations by which a society guides the behaviours of its members.

Family influence on sports participation

Families that support sports involvement often enhance children's engagement in physical activities.

Social status

The position or rank of an individual within a social hierarchy.