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What are the categories of people who share an economic position in society based on income, wealth, social connections, occupation, and education called?
What is social stratification?
Structured forms of economic inequalities that are part of the organization of everyday life.
What describes class relations?
The ways that social class is incorporated into the organization of everyday lives.
Which of the following is NOT a myth of class relations?
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What are the major beliefs of class ideology in the US?
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How does economic inequality influence sports?
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Who typically holds the most power in sports?
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How does social class influence sports participation?
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Which group faces the greatest constraints in sports participation?
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The higher one's social class, the less likely one is to be involved in sports.
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Which social class is more likely to attend most sporting events but less likely to attend wrestling and boxing matches?
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What is cultural capital?
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How do class, gender, race, and ethnicity intersect in boxing?
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What is a significant cost associated with attending professional sports events?
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How does global inequality affect sports participation?
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What do the Olympics and Paralympics highlight?
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Study Notes
Social Class Concepts
- Social Class: Defined by shared economic positions influenced by income, wealth, occupation, education, and social connections.
- Social Stratification: Refers to structured economic inequalities impacting life chances; not all individuals have equal odds for success or power.
- Class Relations: Illustrate how social class influences everyday life organization and interactions.
Myths and Ideologies
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Myths of Class Relations:
- Myth #1: Sports can provide new pathways to economic success for individuals across all social classes.
- Myth #2: Financial advantages do not play a role in sports participation.
- Reality: Poverty and limited opportunities significantly affect sports access.
- Class Ideology: Emphasizes beliefs like the American Dream and meritocracy, suggesting opportunities exist for everyone, irrespective of background.
Economic Influences on Sports
- Economic Inequality and Sports: Economic power significantly shapes sports meaning, organization, and purpose; success is often equated with individual ability and character.
- Power Dynamics: Predominantly, white men hold power in sports, controlling sponsorship and media representation, influencing mainstream sporting narratives.
Participation and Engagement
- Social Class Impact: Class relations dictate participation and consumption patterns in sports; higher social classes tend to be more involved.
- Gender Barriers: Low-income girls/women face greater constraints in sports participation compared to their high-income counterparts, who enjoy better access to programs.
Participation Patterns
- Participation Paradox: Higher social classes typically engage more in sports but may avoid certain sports viewed as lower-class (e.g., boxing, rugby).
- Upper-Class Attendance: Upper-class individuals are more likely to attend most sporting events but show a preference against attending wrestling and boxing matches.
Cultural Aspects
- Cultural Capital: Involves the necessary skills, knowledge, and tastes that dictate cultural consumption, including sports; varies across social classes and reinforces social differences.
Intersectionality in Boxing
- Intersections of Class, Gender, Race: Boxing serves as an escape for low-income minority men from societal violence; historically, various ethnic groups have used boxing as a means of survival and resistance against socio-economic challenges.
Economic Barriers to Events
- Cost Issues: Attending professional sporting events is cost-prohibitive for many due to rising ticket prices, often influenced by corporate sponsorship practices aimed at maintaining status distinctions.
Global Perspectives
- Global Inequalities in Sports: Sports participation remains a luxury for over half of the world's population, with many youth in poorer nations lacking the means or time to engage in sports.
- Olympics and Global Disparities: The contrast between wealthy nations dominating medal counts highlights ongoing global inequalities in sports participation and resources.
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