Anthropology In Sports

Woman’s sustained involvement in ‘male’ team sports has only occurred relatively recently. Woman’s participation in sport has been blunted by

The world would never be the same without sports. Sports are a necessity, and without them, humans wouldn’t be the passionate, lively, or ambitious beings that they are today. Every year there is a legendary big game, be it the Super Bowl or the Champions League final. There is always a team to cheer for, and these games bring people together, and sometimes split them apart. Sports are about more than just who wins or loses and they can effect schools and the future of the students who play them. In the past sports have created uprisings, started and even ended wars, many having to do with races and equality. Forming cultures, and even in the business world, sports can change

Australia is widely regarded as both characterised and united by sport. Sport has an elevated place in Australia's official and popular national culture, and the country’s reputation for being a 'paradise of sport' has become a largely unquestioned aspect of the Australian way of life. Gender is a social construct that outlines the roles, behaviours, characteristics and actions that a specific society deems appropriate for men and women (WHO, 2014). The established relationship between gender equality and sport is a widely regarded issue in not only Australia, but all around the world. Gender equality is achieved when women and men enjoy the same rights and opportunities across all sectors of society, including sport and physical recreation

Today, as Americans, we are surrounded by an increasing number of very different cultures, and along with that we are surrounded by numerous

A sport is an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. Sports originated in early history as males only, and was often used to see which male was more dominant. In today’s society sports have a different meaning and is played by both genders, but still holds a mentality of superiority. In this essay, I will be arguing the Social Constructs of Masculinity in Sports in the language and the actions used when performing these activities through both genders and how some actions are acceptable for one gender and not for the other. Using Laurel Richardson’s article Gender Stereotyping in the English Language, and X: A Fabulous Child’s Story by Lois Gould. The article and story will help distinguish the use of words in our society and how they are incorporated in sport and how the actions of a person that does not fit the social standard faces repercussions for their actions.

The institution of sport has been known to facilitate to the constructive development of individuals and has been used as a mechanism to engender positive social change within communities. As such, this research seeks to examine the historical and modern arrangements of Canadian Aboriginal people’s participation in sport by characterizing sport as an agent of social control, which despite a dismal past, has the potential to foster positive social transformation. However, with this in mind, it is imperative to realize that Aboriginal children in Canada are far less likely than non-Aboriginal children to participate in organized sport and also that the gap between male and female Aboriginals is even more pronounced (ASRPAS, 2009;

My understanding of sport has changed dramatically as a result of my interaction with this course. Even though I am an avid fan of sport and even coach athletes there is much about sport I have learned from this class that I previously had no idea about pertaining to the capitalism of sport. My understand of sport and my attitude towards it has changed greatly as a result of this course, the exploitation of athletes, and the way sport evolves and spreads due to the soft power of larger countries are areas that my attitude and understand have changed.

At the major league level, you have to practice a lot to reach your full potential but this is even more important a young age. You are far less along as a younger player than major leaguers are so you need even more practice. When you play any sport, every player wants to be able to reach their potential, and that is usually reached by experience and practice on all aspects of your game. Even when major league players enter the league they still haven’t reached full potential and usually won’t until the end of their career. These are reasons why it’s a social norm to practice and work on your game. If you don’t work on your game and your team loses a game, you will likely be confronted for being deviant. When you don’t work on your game outside

Culture and norms, cohesiveness, and adaptability are what accounts for the “most efficient in U.S. pro sports” team (Ryan). Hendrick Motorsports' has dominated NASCAR for the last 30 years, “earning 11 titles in 30 Cup seasons” which puts the company statistically ahead of the Boston Celtics, New York Yankees, and other great teams. To build relationships, a driver and pit crew in NASCAR must develop rapport and a sense of community. Establishing a culture of being physically fit and mentally prepared for every race and pit stop are positive norms that lead to winning. The behavior of the driver and his adherence to the right norms has a tremendous ability to assist in winning races. It is the culmination of the whole team’s efforts, and

Having a successful youth basketball program means, more than teaching the skills and strategy required for the game. Instead, a coach must consider multiple components and determine how each element fits together. This portfolio shows how I would put together these elements for a successful program. However, as discussed in my coaching philosophy wins do not define a successful program rather success happens with an athlete-centered style that develops athletes physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually.

The percentage of responses reveal the factors participants identify as influencing their participation in sports. I read and reread the transcripts and field notes and extracted from them all the factors that participants identified. I listed first the factors a on a sheet of card board. I then ranked the factors on the basis of their frequency of mention, and this helped highlight the most influential and least influential factors impacting on participants’ participation in sport. For the purpose of demonstration, the frequency counts comprise responses from 70 participants in which participants identified more than one factor that influenced their participation in

Play is a source of significant theoretical insights in anthropology and in other disciplines (Huizinga 1970; Turner 1982). Feminist research is explicitly directed towards identifying, understanding and changing social factors affecting women. ‘’Women’s participation in sports is a feminist issue deserving of research and theory development’’ Harrison and Fahy (2005:702). Many scholars in the study of sociology of sports use feminist theory to understand power and gender relations in the society (Coakley 2009:39). According to Smith [2010:98], issues of gender which are core to social life, have existed for a while in different locations making the concerns of masculinity and femininity essential. Critical feminist theorists have stressed

In another research, Bryson (1987) found that sports have always been a construction of hegemonic masculinity. A sport such as football receives attention and is linked with masculinity where the use of force, violence or aggression can be seen. Women who attempt to do sport are merely challenging the hegemonic masculinity is already in place.

Theories are important in helping to understand sport and its role in society. Feminism is a complex and diverse theory that has a variety of beliefs and ideas about what culture is like for women just because they are women. Feminism can be deemed as a collection of movements and ideologies which share a common goal. Over the years feminism has grown from the view of critical examination of inequality between the sexes to a greater focus on the social and performative construction of sexuality and gender.

Sport sociology examines sports as a part of cultural and social life, and adds a different dimension and perspective to the study of sport and exercise. More specifically, sport sociology examines the relationship between sports and society and seeks answers to many issues and questions regarding sport and culture. Sociology of sport poses critical and controversial issues; additionally, sports are considered a microcosm of society, the same social issues that exist in larger society also exist in sport culture. I have chosen eight peer-reviewed Sociological Journals to expand upon the understanding of this topic that I found to be the most relevant and offer diverse yet complete perspectives on sports.