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Sociology of Sport

Published on Mar 09, 2016

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Sociology of Sport

Lecture 4
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Thing 3

Social Theories
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Understanding social theories

  • Lets us view issues from another perspective
  • provides us with a framework for understanding
  • explore how experiences shape our views
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4 Social Theories (lens)

  • Functionalist
  • Conflict
  • Critical
  • Feminist
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Functionalism

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Functionalist lens

  • focuses on how sport improves social dvpt, academic success, behaviour etc
  • assumes sport is good for all and builds character
  • popular due to its positivity about sport
  • deviance in sport is perceived as the eroding of the moral fabric of society
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Qs asked by functionalists

  • How does sport improve personal dvpt?
  • Does sport improve social bonds and community?
  • How can sport reinforce traditional values?
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Weaknesses of functionalist theory

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overlooks the fact that sometimes sport will produce negative outcomes

overstates the positive functions of sport which reinforces problematic power relations ie women in sport etc

based on the assumption that everyone will experience it the same way

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Conflict

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Conflict lens

  • focuses on how sport is shaped by economic influences
  • argues that social order is based on coercion and exploition
  • sports are seen as powerful distractors for the working class
  • sports are seen as tools for the wealthy to increase their wealth and influence
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Qs asked by conflict theorists?

  • Why would athletes risk their health & wellbeing to play sport?
  • why do we invest so much money in sport?
  • how does sport attract corruption?
  • how do sports re-inforce socio-economic inequality?
Photo by Leo Reynolds
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Weaknesses of conflict theory

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tends to ignore that sport might actually empower some people

fails to ignore how sport can improve the lives of people from lower socieconomic areas

believes everything is driven by money and therefore underestimates gender, race and age

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Critical theory

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Critical theorists

  • aim to eliminate oppression and seek social justice for all
  • doesnt just see sport as a reflection of society but also recognises it influences society
  • focuses on power dynamics and social inequalities
  • encourages action and political involvements
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Qs asked by critical theorists

  • Whose voices & perspectives are represented in the media?
  • what strategies can be used for people who are excluded from sport?
  • how is sport taken for granted without questioning? -seen as natural?
  • 'Womens' cricket world cup, paralympics, rugby vs league, power/competitive vs grace/skill
Photo by Leo Reynolds
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Weaknesses of critical theory

  • ?
assumes the prevailing norms are usually unfair

believes there is no 'one' way to solve issues and everyone brings their own unique backgrounds to a situation therfore no one size fits all policies

can be difficult to action
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Feminist lens

(sub category of critical lens)
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Feminist theory

  • seeks to explain ways women have been devalued & oppressed
  • believes gender equity will progress society
  • focuses on power relations involved in masculinity/femininity
  • commitment to achieving equality of sexes (not 'bringing men down')
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Qs asked by feminist theorists

In what ways have women been excluded or devalued in sport

how is sport involved in reproducing gender hierarchy

what are the experiences of women and men in sport (hetro, homo, trans)





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Weaknesses of feminist theory

  • Similar to critical theory
  • Lacks recognition of intersectionality ie: all women seen the same despite race, age etc
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MODULE 1

DEVIANCE
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Deviance is when a persons behaviour is seen to fall outside of social norms. ie. it 'diverges' from normal or accepted behaviour

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Thing 5

Social Norm
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A norm is a shared expectation that people use to identify what is acceptable and not acceptable - rules of behaviour

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Social norms are not straightforward

  • they are socially constructed
  • they change over time
  • they take different forms (formal vs informal)
  • they vary in importance for different groups
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Some things may be accepted in sport but not so much in general society (and vice versa)

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Before tomorrow

Find an example of Deviance in sport occuring this year
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Your Blogs

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Think about...

  • photos - copyright (attribute)
  • spelling and grammar (critical friend)
  • type in word first
  • about section (sociology link)
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Requirements

  • 6 modules - you must blog on at least 4 (highly recommend first 4)
  • You can submit up to 6 for marking (some will combine modules)
  • 2 comments on others blogs marked
  • must incorporate '23 things'
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Blog marking criteria

  • 'Critically examine' with a sociological lens the relationship between sport & society
  • consider a wide variety of sources (pinterest to organise?)
  • appropriate writing style
  • application of '23 things'
  • active and interactive
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Milestone Dates (compulsory)

  • Thursday 24 March
  • Thursday 21 April (1 interaction)
  • Thursday 12 May
  • Thursday 26 May (2 interactions made) (if submitting 6 these need to be done also)
1. (thurs before Easter 11pm) 2-3 modules will have been covered

2. 21 April (11pm) 4-5 modules will have been covered

3. Thursday 12 May (11pm) 5-6 modules will have been covered

4. Thursday 26 May (11pm) all modules taught



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Marks

  • 100 marks (50% weighting)
  • 4 module marks (15 marks each - 60 marks)
  • overall mark (active/interactive/style/understanding - 20 marks)
  • interactions - 20 marks
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Next time

  • Deviance contd (remember homework)
  • Provocations and planning first blog
  • Deviance blog exemplar

Kylie Thompson