Sport and society, lesson 8 onwards
Sociological theory
How can sport improve society and individuals within sport?
Boosts mental health
Brings people together
Gives discipline and structure
Improves nations health- less strain on NHS
Boosts confidence
Reduces crime
Sociology is the scientific study of society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture of everyday life
Key terms and definitions
Gender socialisation-Learning of behaviours and attitudes historically considered for a given sex
Social processes- Ways in which individuals and groups interact, adjust, readjust and establish relationships and patterns, which are modified through social interactions**
Secondary socialisation-Socialisation that occurs during later years, teenage/adult
Social interactions-When individuals or a group influence behaviour of others
Primary socialisation-Socialisation during early years of childhood
Social issues- Problems that affect many people within a society e.g discrimination racism sexism
Socialisation- A lifelong process where members of society learn its norms and values In order to take their place in society
Social control-Ways in which people thoughts feelings appearance and behaviour are regulated in societies
Society- An organised group of people associated for some specific purpose or with a shared common interest
Social change- A significant change in social behaviour and/or cultural values overtime, leading to long-term affects
Social inequality
There is unequal distributions of wealth
Can be different wages of men and women
Occurs when resources and opportunities aren't evenly spread
Results from lack of role models and media coverage
Social stratification
Those at top of system have greater access to resources
Sport can allow movement within the strata of sport e.g social mobility
Modern day uses wealth as a mean of stratification
Stratification influences sport- disposable income affects participation
Where society is divided into levels on basis of social characteristic e.g wealth or status
Social action theory
Also interacting with others can influence people to change society
Sports can be adapted to match needs of these individuals
Can influence individuals involvement in and choice of sport
Sport can be used to gain equality e.g women participating more
Theory that suggests individuals interact within society
Aim is to develop equality so that all have equal opportunities