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Social Institutions: “Sports”

Social Institutions: “Sports”. I.) So, what exactly is a Sport ?. Sociological Definition : physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively Sport is a major social activity by which culture is created and reinforced. Example :

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Social Institutions: “Sports”

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  1. Social Institutions:“Sports”

  2. I.) So, what exactly is a Sport? • Sociological Definition: physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively • Sport is a major social activity by which culture is created and reinforced Example: Which of the following would NOT be considered a sport? A. Baseball game between two teams B. Football game between two teams C. A hundred yard dash between friends D. Swim meet involving two high schools

  3. II.) Sport as a Social Institution • Sport serves important social needs within society: 1. teaches basic values of society 2. promotes attachment to society 3. provides self-identification with others in society • Sport Subcultures: • 1. sport creates subcultures around team and individual sports mirroring society at large • Examples: roles (team captain) • values (winning) • norms (fairness) • beliefs (hard work)

  4. III.) Theoretical Perspectives • Functionalist View: promote social integration and helps society run more efficiently The Four Functions: • Teaches beliefs, norms, and values, • Promotes a sense of social identification • Offers safe release of aggressive energy from stress of everyday life • Encourages the development of character Sport Dysfunctions: 1. winning is everything attitude 2. violence in sport 3. cheating

  5. Symbolic View: • promotes self concept and social relationships through symbols of sports • Beliefs: • Participation in a sport can promote or hinder self concept • Misinterpretations of symbols can take place leading to negative results • Conflict View: social conflict exists within despite attachment to team Beliefs: • Maintains inequality • Mirrors unequal distribution of power and money • Powerful oppress, and exploit others

  6. IV.) Social Issues in Sport • Social Mobility: participation in sports increases likelihood of increase in social status, but sport can act as barrier to upward mobility of minorities B. Race Issue: gaps in central positions on teams, power structure within organization, salary scale, and post career profit are central observable issues C. Sexism: women are not afforded the same treatment and opportunities as their male counterparts

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