Sport and Social Issues Final

What is deviance

refers to actions or traits or ideas that fall outside of a range of acceptance as determined by people with the power to enforce norms in a social world

What is deviance caused by

faulty socialization or inconsistencies in the social system

What is deviance controlled by

getting tough and enforcing more rules more strictly

What is the sport ethic

A set of norms that is used in power and performance sports as the criterion for defining what it means to be an athlete and successfully claim an identity as an athlete

Lead athletes sometimes develop HUBRIS which is

a sense of arrogance, separateness and superiority

What is instinct theory

aggression is based on human instincts

What is frustration-aggression theory

we act aggressively out of our own frustration with someone or something

What is functionalist patriarchy theory

A natural division of labor exists because women can bear children

What is conflict/culturalists theory

current gender ideology unsuitable for contemporary societies

What is Title IX

No person in the US shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance

When did Title IX become a law

1972

What is functionalism in mass media

provides a collective experience for society; hence, it promotes shared values and norms contributing to societies stability and integration

What is conflict theory in mass media

corporations own media outlets. Decisions as to what airs are made by a small group of largely white, male, wealthy people who seek to reinforce what is important to them

What is functionalism in the economy

is central because it is the means by which goods/services are produced-social stability requires a smooth running economy

What is conflict theory in the economy

it is an instrument of power for the wealthy—allowing them to dominate social classes, exploiting other classes, which perpetuates the class structure

What are aesthetic orientations

Beauty and pleasure of movement

Emphasis on mastery of technical skills

Willingness to explore limits

Commitment to staying involved

What are heroic orientations

Danger and excitement of movement

Emphasis on style and dramatic expression

Willingness to go beyond limits

Commitment to success of sponsor

What is sport washing

Practice whereby a nation uses sport to obfuscate repressive actions/policies

EX: Russia

What is using sport as soft power

When countries link their business interests with popular sport properties to gain influence

The conflict/cultural perspective views social problems as all of the following except?

as arising from competition among various groups and interests for power and resources

as occurring when members of society have not been adequately socialized toward adopting the prescribed norms and values that underlie the social cohesion of that social system

as occurring when the mass of population is denied access to many of the political, economic, and social resources available to the powerful and wealthy

All of the above are true

as occurring when members of society have not been adequately socialized toward adopting the prescribed norms and values that underlie the social cohesion of that social system

The prevention or solving of social norms problems?

requires strengthening social norms through proper socialization

requires strengthening social norms through moral education

is addressed through the family, schools, religion, and workplace

All of the above are true

All of the above

In terms of the % of college athletes and professional athletes that experience mental health issues?

there is a very large difference in the % between these two groups

these two groups have a similar % of mental health issues

there is no data available on the % of mental health issues for these two groups

these two groups have a similar % of mental health issues

Which of the following statements is false regarding the historical context of violence?

the U.S. has a long history of violence

racial and ethnic minority groups have been protected from violence in the U.S.

violence has been a tool used to attain land in the U.S.

violence is learned in both formal and informal ways in the U.S.

racial and ethnic minority groups have been protected from violence in the U.S

Which of the following statements is false regarding contemporary violence in the U.S.?

it is an anomaly to see violent practices in sport

violence is glorified in the U.S.

there is a connection between movie-TV-video viewing of violence and people's attitudes and behaviors around violence

there is more violence on TV in the U.S. compared to other countries

it is an anomaly to see violent practices in sport

The __________ of aggression/violence argues that aggression/violence is largely a product of a socialization process of observational learning and reinforcement

instinct aggression theory

aggression socially learned theory

frustration-aggression theory

classical conditioning theory

aggression socially learned theory

The definition of sport related violence includes

direct acts of physical violence contained within or outside the rules of the game that result in injury

harmful acts conducted in the context of sport that produce injury

potentially harmful acts conducted in the context of sport that threaten injury

All of the above

All of the above

One of the newest trends in sport substance abuse is/are

nutritional supplements

amphetamines

low carb diet

metabolic steroids

nutritional supplements

The media highlight and foster violence in sport by

focusing on technical play

sportscasters' discounting violent plays

replaying spectacular "hits"

All of the above

replaying spectacular "hits"

According to several sports authorities, the substance that athletes abuse more than any other is

amphetamines

steroids

alcohol

CBD

alcohol

The idea that gender inequality is natural and the result of a necessary division of labor is supported by which perspective:

Structuralist

Functionalist

Conflict/cultural

Neoliberal

Functionalist

Two of the prominent roles of the mass media are:

communication of information and entertainment

social integration and social change

communication and social integration

social integration and entertainment

communication of information and entertainment

Which statement best characterizes the relationship between culture and mass media?

Mass media has eroded many societies' ability to develop a distinct culture

Culture in larger societies depends on mass media to communicate information

Smaller communities depend on mass media to communicate information, but the culture of larger societies makes mass media less relevant

There is no relationship between culture and mass media

Culture in larger societies depends on mass media to communicate information

Which of the following best describes the relationship between sport and social media?

Sport has been slower to adopt social media than many other industries

Sports organizations connect directly with fans through a variety of social media platforms

Sports organizations appear more comfortable with video platforms like YouTube and TikTok than text-based platforms like Twitter

There is no relationship between sport and social media.

Sports organizations connect directly with fans through a variety of social media platforms