Studies in the sociology of sport
How did Social Class impact upon sport in the twentieth century? … Therefore,
sports such as Rowing and Tennis were still associated to the Upper classes
. Amateurism was dominated by the middle classes who saw professionalism as too common and associated with gambling and drinking.
Sociologists agree that social class, determined by education, income, and occupation levels,
impacts families and shapes lives and opportunities
. Poor families have fewer material resources and opportunities, and often live in neighborhoods and school districts that are less desirable.
In other words, social class differences in
identity, cognition, feelings, and behaviour
make it less likely that working-class individuals can benefit from educational and occupational opportunities to improve their material circumstances.
Basic research shows that there is a
positive correlation between a person’s social class
and their involvement in sports. However, people of higher social class are also less likely to participate in prole sports.
More specifically, the lower the class,
the lower the health self-management ability
, which in turn leads to worse mental and physical health statuses. Revealing the importance of health self-management in the influence of social class on mental and physical health.
It affects
life chances, lifestyles and prestige
. It creates emotional stress and depression for the people belonging to lower social stratum as they have unequal access to wealth, power and prestige.
Your social class
can influence both your interests and your values
, which makes a difference in your relationships. Although social status is not the only influence on relationships, it does matter, and should be recognized so you can deal with it successfully.
Social class or socioeconomic status greatly impacts
child development and student achievement outcomes
. It is well documented in educational and child development research that there is a significant achievement gap between children of economically stable backgrounds and economically disadvantaged environments.
Changing social class is a
“Yes
, and” process at best. You may add to your life and you may experience internal conflict. You may do both. Changing your social class may alienate you from people you know and may alienate you from the person you are now.
- CAMARADERIE. Joining a sports team gives kids a sense of belonging and the opportunity to make new friends. …
- LEARNING TO LOSE. And learning to do it graciously. …
- RESPECTING AUTHORITY. …
- CONTROLLING EMOTIONS. …
- SELF-ESTEEM. …
- PATIENCE. …
- DEDICATION. …
- WORKING TOGETHER.
Professional sports have been long regarded as an alternative channel for upward social mobility
. Surprisingly, research has shown that young individuals from low socio-economic background have an inadequate opportunity of promoting their social mobility through soccer (Agergaard & Sorensen, 2009).
What is the importance of teamwork in sports?
Working together as a team breeds a healthy competitive edge that can only bode well for the team and each individual within it. Teamwork in sports
allows your members to work together to achieve a common goal
. That might be winning the league, getting one over on a rival, or simply improving as a team.
A person’s social class has a significant impact on their physical health, their ability to receive adequate medical care and nutrition,
and their life expectancy
. … They are unable to use healthcare as often as people of higher status and when they do, it is often of lower quality.
A clear link exists between
social and economic inequality
and poor mental health. There is a social gradient in mental health, and higher levels of income inequality are linked to higher prevalence of mental illness.
How can income affect mental health?
Conclusions Low levels of household income are associated with several lifetime mental disorders and
suicide attempts
, and a reduction in household income is associated with increased risk for incident mental disorders.
