Education

According to social scientists, what makes sport pervasive in the United States? Provide examples

Define the discipline of sociology?

Why do we assume humans are social beings and socially determined? Provide examples

What are some of the problems with the sociological perspective?

Define “societal norms” and “values”

Simplify each of the following sociological theories: (functionalism, conflict, critical, hegemony & feminist)

List and explain the 3 Levels of sport.

Chapter 2 reading quiz

How has sport changed over the past 1000 years? How has technology changed and or impacted sport as a social institution?

Chapter 3 reading quiz

What are values? Why are they important to our society?

What is diversity – how is it represented in our society?

What are the most dominant U.S. values? List and explain briefly.

What are examples of those dominant US values related to SPORT?

Provide a brief description of the following common characteristics of sport and society:

Degree of competitiveness

Materialism

Pervasiveness of racism

Pervasiveness of male dominance

Unequal distribution of power

Deviance found in sport

Ch. 3 Self Reflection questions:

Looking back on your upbringing, what were the core values of your family? Who in your family was responsible for installing these values in you?

At this point of your life, what do you feel are your core values and who besides your family has been apart of developing these values?

What are some family traditions or rituals that your family has done with consistency?

How has “SPORT” been apart of your life and how has your participation in sport shaped your value system?