Ideology analysis will help you see the root cause of the inequalities in society. Think: So what's the problem with this....

GENDER IDEOLOGY

• Web beliefs, values, ideas
• Binary classification (m/f)
• Categories defined in biological terms to highlight difference
• 'Opposite' sexes - dominant belief perceived as 'natural' differences
• Sports reaffirm male-female difference - masculinity dominates

RACIAL IDEOLOGY

• Web of beliefs, ideas and values
• That people use to give meaning to specific physical traits
• Evaluates people in terms of race classification
• Fosters the use of racial stereotypes
• Eg stacking: ethnic gps under/over represented in positions

Blatant racism is used by few in NZ but traditional ideas about race continue to exist - racial ideologies

CLASS IDEOLOGY

• Web ideas, beliefs, values
• People use these to understand economic inequalities
• Used to identify themselves in terms of class position
• Egalitarianism vs Meritocracy
• NZs 'myth' of equality - sport as the equaliser?

ABLESISM IDEOLOGY

• Presumes able-bodiedness therefore marginalises disability
• Dominant view that able bodied are the norm
• People with disabilities should strive to become that norm
• If they cannot get near that norm they should keep their distance
• Thus a disability is a 'bad' thing that should be overcome

SOME COMMON ISSUES

• Competition focus
• Access rights
• Funding issues
• Nervousness
• Watching, participating, succeeding?

Human Rights act provides exceptions to discrimination based on disability where accommodation would require "unreasonable" measures (unduly expensive, substantial changes)

HOWEVER: 1995 court ruling - even though wheelchair friendly buses cost 60% more

NO EXCEPTIONS

NO EXCEPTIONS

• Sport NZ strategy
• Aimed at increasing disabled NZers participation in sport
• Aimed at building capability
• Aimed at promoting opportunities
• Linked to funding

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