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How did social class influence participation in sports and pastimes during Pre-Industrial Britain?
In Pre-Industrialized Britain, the upper class participated in more sophisticated activities due to their wealth, power, and education, while the lower class engaged in simpler, often more violent activities influenced by their economic status.
What are the two different terms used to describe the levels of social class in Pre-Industrial Britain?
Upper Class and Lower Class.
What is a term used to describe the two-tier class system during Pre-Industrial Britain?
The Feudal System.
How could the upper class develop and participate in more sophisticated activities?
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How did social groupings and economic factors affect participation in Pre-Industrial Britain?
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Define Pedestrianism.
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Define Amateur.
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Define Professional.
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How did law and order affect participation in sport during Pre-Industrial Britain?
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How did gender, amateurism, and professionalism affect participation in Pre-Industrial Britain?
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Study Notes
Social Class in Pre-Industrial Britain
- Society divided into Upper Class (aristocracy, landowners) and Lower Class (peasants, manual laborers).
- Social class determined by birth, influencing access to sports and pastimes.
Two Class Systems
- Upper Class: Individuals were affluent, often educated, and participated in sophisticated sporting activities.
- Lower Class: Limited opportunities for physical pastimes due to economic constraints.
Feudal System
- The structure that classified society into two significant social strata during Pre-Industrial Britain.
Upper Class Activities
- Engaged in more sophisticated sports like fox hunting and real tennis, which required money, education, and specialized facilities.
- Their social status provided greater opportunities for leisure activities.
Economic and Social Influences
- Gender: Women’s activities were limited by societal expectations, differing from men; e.g., peasant women engaged in smock races.
- Law and Order: Limited law enforcement led to violent activities among the peasant class, such as bare-knuckle fighting.
- Education & Literacy: Upper classes had education and could navigate complex games; lower classes participated in simpler activities like mob football.
- Availability of Time: Upper classes enjoyed leisure time due to fewer work obligations, while lower classes worked long hours.
- Availability of Money: Economic resources enabled the upper class to access diverse leisure activities.
- Transport: Limited transport influenced the development of local sports with simple rules, often intertwined with work schedules.
Pedestrianism
- Competitive walking popular in the 19th century, highlighting social distinctions in sporting events.
Amateur vs. Professional
- Amateur: Participants in sports without monetary compensation, typically from the upper class, participating for pleasure.
- Professional: Athletes earning income from sporting activities, mainly from the working class, who needed to support themselves through sports.
Impact of Law & Order
- Absence of formal regulation led to the prevalence of violent sports among peasants, such as bare-knuckle boxing and blood sports.
- Activities like mob football reflected societal chaos and lack of structured governance.
Gender, Amateurism & Professionalism
- Integration of work and leisure was common; seasons and workloads dictated participation in sports.
- With the Industrial Revolution, distinctions emerged between leisure and work, as long factory hours left minimal time for sports.
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