refers to internalized dispositions

According to sociologists the concept of race

is an attempt to classify people, there is no agreed meaning of race

In “The boundaries of Latino sport leadership“, McGovern argues that

Skin tone shapes outcomes in sport leadership

"Borderwork" happens when

Gender boundaries are activated

Shrink it and pink it means taking a male-designed product,

making it smaller, and adding ''feminine'' colors

What does the civilizing process mean in the context of sport

Modern sports have more rules than pre-modern ones/ teach self-discipline

Weberian sociology views sport as

part of an increasingly measured and bureaucratic world

Durkheimian sociology views sport as

a modern ritual creating new forms of solidarity

C.L.R. James argues that cricket is a site for social contestation. According to him

Sports are a stage on which people can win symbolic victories

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1
Habitus
is conscious
is innate
refers to internalized dispositions
none of the above
2
According to sociologists the concept of race
is an attempt to classify people, there is no agreed meaning of race
is based on cultural groups
is based on skin color
is based on religious groups
3
In order to compete, Semenya had to take medication to reduce testosterone levels. Olympic officials questioned her
Gender
Sexuality
Sex
All of the above
4
Soccer is played in every continent. People play the same game but give it different meanings. Soccer is an example of
Cultural heterogeneity
Glocalization
Cultural homogeneity
Nationalism
5
In “The boundaries of Latino sport leadership“, McGovern argues that
White players are underrepresented as pitchers
Black players are more likely to become managers
Hispanic players, of all skin colors, cannot access leadership roles
Skin tone shapes outcomes in sport leadership
6
"Borderwork" happens when
Behavioral similarities between genders are emphasized
Gender boundaries are activated
Gender boundaries are hidden
None of the above
7
Shrink it and pink it means taking a male-designed product,
making it smaller, and adding ''feminine'' colors
and turning it pink to match team colors
and adapting it for women
and incorporating a pink logo
8
Who wrote about the civilizing process
Emile Durkheim
Norbert Elias
Karl Marx
Max Weber
9
What is racial stigma
Beliefs about group inferiority/superiority
Labelling people based on physical traits
All of the above
Stereotypes linking physical traits to behavior, personality, and intellect
10
What does the civilizing process mean in the context of sport
Modern sports are extremely violent compared to pre-modern sports
Modern sports have more rules than pre-modern ones/ teach self-discipline
Modern sports are more bureaucratic and teach people efficiency
Modern sports are secular while pre-modern sports are religious
11
Which barriers are stopping athletes with disabilities from participating in sport...
Lack of information
Discrimination and stigma
All of the above
Availability or access to programs and equipment
12
“Race and the NFL Draft: Views from the Auction Block” describes examples of
Racial equality
Overt discrimination
None of the above
Symbolic discrimination
13
Weberian sociology views sport as
a tool to exacerbate class inequalities
a tool to maintain class inequalities
a tool to reduce class inequalities
part of an increasingly measured and bureaucratic world
14
Playing golf can open doors to high-paying job opportunities. This is an example of
Social capital
Symbolic capital
Cultural capital
Economic capital
15
When Foote talks about Harding’s body, clothes and hair, she is discussing
The signifier
The signified
The sign
The metaphor
16
Durkheimian sociology views sport as
a tool of class domination
a way to learn self-control
a way to help people regulate their emotions
a modern ritual creating new forms of solidarity
17
C.L.R. James argues that cricket is a site for social contestation. According to him
Sports are a stage on which people can win symbolic victories
Sports are a mechanism through which one group oppresses another
Sports are a tool people can use to earn money and power
Sports are a space in which people learn self-control

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