Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies ISE

Name: Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies ISE
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Author: Jay Coakley
ISBN: 9781266849749

Höfundur: Jay Coakley (Útgáfa: 14)

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For over 30 years, Sports in Society has been a resource in thecultural, interactional, and structural dimensions of sports. Thelatest release provides a thorough introduction to thesociology of sport by raising critical questions to explore therelationships between sports, culture, and society. This texttakes an issues-oriented approach to the study of sports insociety and encourages the discussion of current sports-related controversies.

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Útgefandi: McGraw-Hill Higher Education (International)

ISBN: 9781266849749

Print ISBN: 9781266796104

Format: ePub

Útgáfa: 14

Höfundar: Jay Coakley

Tungumál: English

Útgefið: 2025-07-01

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Table of Contents and Preface
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
About the Author
About the Cover Artist
Contents
Preface
Purpose of This Text
For Whom is It Written?
Writing This Revision
Changes to This Release
Connect
Your complete course platform
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: The Sociology of Sport
Chapter 1 Introduction
About This Book
About This Chapter
Using Sociology to Study Sports
Key Sociology Concepts
Sociological Knowledge Is Based on Research and Theory
Defining Sports
Official Definitions of Sports
Sports Are Social Constructions
What is the Sociology of Sport?
The Great Sport Myth and Sociology of Sport
Using the Sociology of Sport
Controversies Created by the Sociology of Sport
Why Study Sports in Society?
Sports Are Socially Significant Activities
Sports Reaffirm Important Ideas and Beliefs
Gender Ideology
Racial Ideology
Social Class Ideology
Ableist Ideology
Sports Are Integrated into Major Spheres of Social Life
Summary: Why Study the Sociology of Sport?
Why Study the Sociology of Sport?
Supplemental Readings
Sport Management Issues
References
Chapter 2: Producing Knowledge About Sports in Society
Chapter 2 Introduction
Producing Knowledge in The Sociology of Sport
Doing Research and Using Theory in The Sociology of Sport: A Case Study
Step 1: Develop Research Questions
Step 2: Select Appropriate Theories and Research Methods
Step 3: Collect and Analyze Data
Step 4: Use Findings to Produce Conclusions
Step 5: Publish Results
The Impact of Sociology of Sport Knowledge
Summary: How is Knowledge Produced in The Sociology of Sport?
How is Knowledge Produced in The Sociology of Sport?
Supplemental Readings
Sport Management Issues
References
Chapter 3: Sports and Socialization
Chapter 3 Introduction
What Is Socialization?
Becoming and Staying Involved in Sports
Physical Literacy as a Pathway into Sports
Family Culture and the Sport Participation of Children
Making Choices to Participate During Adolescence
Identity Formation and Being Accepted as an Athlete
Changing or Ending Sport Participation
Getting on with Life and Getting out of Sports
Love it or Leave it: Burnout Among Adolescent and Young Adult Athletes
Stopping and Starting: Sporadic Participation Until Retirement
Game Over: Being Forced Out, Injured Out, and Voluntarily Ending Sport Careers
Participation in Sports: What Happens?
Do Sports Build Character?
Sport Socialization and Physical Health
Sport Socialization and Mental Health
Summary: Who Plays and What Happens to them?
Who Plays and What Happens to them?
Supplemental Readings
Sport Management Issues
References
Chapter 4: Organized Youth Sports
Chapter 4 Introduction
The Origins of Organized Youth Sports
The Postwar Baby Boom and the Growth of Organized Youth Sports
Recent Social Changes and the Continued Growth of Organized Youth Sports
Three Models of Organized Youth Sport Programs
Skills and Excellence Model
Physical Literacy and Lifelong Participation Model
Growth and Development Model
Summary: Are Organized Programs Worth the Effort?
Are Organized Programs Worth the Effort?
Supplemental Readings
Sport Management Issues
References
Chapter 5: Deviance in Sports
Chapter 5 Introduction
Defining and Studying Deviance in Sports
Defining Deviance
Defining Doping
Studying Deviance in Sports
Studying Doping in Sports
Two Approaches to Studying Deviance
Deviant Overconformity in Sports
The Sport Ethic and Deviance in Sports
Who Is Most Likely to Overconform to the Norms of the Sport Ethic?
Deviant Overconformity and Group Dynamics
Controlling Deviant Overconformity
Research on Deviance in Sports
Deviance on the Field or Related to Sports
Deviance Off the Field and Apart from Sports
Performance-Enhancing Substances: A Case Study of Deviant Overconformity
Sport Careers and Performance-Enhancing Technologies
Controlling Performance-Enhancing Substances in Sports (PESs)
Controlling PESs in Sports
Summary: Are Deviance and Doping Out of Control in Sports?
Are Deviance and Doping Out of Control in Sports?
Supplemental Readings
Sport Management Issues
References
Chapter 6: Violence and Abuse in Sports
Chapter 6 Introduction
Definition and Types of Violence in Sports
The Context of Violence in Sports
Definition and Types of Abuse in Sports
Violence in Sports: Context, Consequences, and Control Strategies
The Context of Violence in Sports
Consequences of Violence in Sports
Violence Control Strategies
Abuse in Sports: Context, Consequences, and Control Strategies
The Context of Abuse
Consequences of Abuse in Sports
Abuse Control Strategies
Violence Among Spectators
Violence Among Media Viewers
Violence at Sport Venues
Post-Event and Random Violence
Controlling Spectator Violence
Terrorism: Planned Political Violence at Sports Events
Summary: Violence and Abuse in Sports: Why Do They Persist?
Violence and Abuse in Sports: Why Do They Persist?
Supplemental Readings
Sport Management ISSUES
References
Chapter 7: Gender and Sports
Chapter 7 Introduction
Cultural Origins of Gender Inequities
Being Out of Gender Bounds
Orthodox Gender Ideology as a Tool to Maintain the Status Quo
Disrupting Orthodox Gender Ideology
Orthodox Gender Ideology and Sports
Female Athletes as Invaders
Formally Organized Sports Reaffirm Orthodox Gender Ideology
Sports Reaffirm Male–Female Difference
Sports Celebrate Masculinity
Sports Legitimize Male Power and Dominance
Progress Toward Gender Equity
New Opportunities
Government Legislation Mandating Equal Rights
The Global Women’s Rights Movement
The Health and Fitness Movement
Increased Media Coverage of Women in Sports
Gender Inequities Remain
Participation Inequities
Support for Athletes
Access to Positions of Power
Barriers to Equity
Budget Cuts and the Privatization of Sports
Few Models of Women in Positions of Power
Cultural Emphasis on “Cosmetic Fitness”
Trivialization of Women’s Sports
Male-Dominated/Identified/Centered Sport Organizations
Gender Equity, Sexuality, and Gender Identity
Lesbians in Sports
Gay Men in Sports
Intersex and Transgender Persons in Sports
Strategies to Achieve Equity
Using the Law and Engaging in Grassroots Activism
Boys and Men Benefit from Gender Equity
Empowering Girls and Women Through Sports
Changing the Way We Do Sports
Summary: Is Equity Possible?
Is Equity Possible?
Supplemental Readings
Sport Management Issues
References
Chapter 8: Race and Ethnicity
Chapter 8 Introduction
Defining Race and Ethnicity
Creating Race and Racial Ideologies
The Problem with Race and Racial Ideology
Racial Ideology in the United States
Race, Racial Ideology, and Sports
Racial Ideology, Gender, and Social Class
Sports Participation Among Ethnic Minorities in the United States
Sports Participation Among African Americans
Sports Participation Among Native Americans
Sports Participation Among Latinos and Latinas
Sports Participation Among Asian Pacific Americans3
Summary
Race, Ethnicity, and Sport in a Global Perspective
The Dynamics of Racial and Ethnic Relations in Sports
Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Exclusion in Sports
Dealing With and Managing Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Sports
Integrating Positions of Power in Sport Organizations
Summary: Are Race and Ethnicity Important in Sports?
Are Race and Ethnicity Important in Sports?
Supplemental Readings
Sport Management Issues
References
Chapter 9: Social Class
Chapter 9 Introduction
Social Class and Class Relations
Sports and Economic Inequality
The Dynamics of Class Relations
Class Ideology in the United States
Class Relations and Who Has Power in Sports
Social Class and Sport Participation Patterns
Homemaking, Child Rearing, and Earning a Living: Class and Gender Relations in Women’s Lives
Being Respected and Becoming a Man: Class and Gender Relations in Men’s Lives
Fighting to Survive: Class, Gender, and Ethnic Relations Among Boxers
Class Relations in Action: Changing Patterns in Sport Participation Opportunities
Class Relations in Action: The Cost of Attending Sport Events
Global Inequalities and Sports
Economic and Career Opportunities in Sports
Career Opportunities Are Limited
Opportunities for Women Are Growing but Remain Limited
Opportunities for African Americans and Other Ethnic Minorities Are Growing but Remain Limited
Sport Participation and Occupational Careers among Former Athletes
Highly Paid Athletes and Career Success After Playing Sports
Athletic Scholarships and Occupational Success
Summary: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports?
Do Money and Power Matter in Sports?
Supplemental Readings
Sport Management Issues
References
Chapter 10: Age and Ability
Chapter 10 Introduction
What Counts as Ability?
Ageism
Ableism
Constructing the Meaning of Age
Aging as a Social and Political Issue
Age, Sports, and Ability
Emerging Ideas About Aging and Sports
Older People Only: Age-Segregated Sports
Age, Ability, and Context
Constructing the Meaning of Ability
The Emerging Meaning of Disability
The Meaning of Ability Differences
Media Constructions of DisAbility
Gendering DisAbility
Sports and Ability
Exclusion and Inclusion
Disability Sports
Paralympics: Sports for People with Physical Disabilities
Special Olympics: Sports for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Disability Sport Legacies
Technology and Ability
Virtual Bodies and Cyborg Identities
Access to Technology
Summary: Are Age and Ability Barriers to Participation?
Are Age and Ability Barriers to Participation?
Supplemental Readings
Sport Management Issues
References
Chapter 11: Sports and the Economy
Chapter 11 Introduction
Emergence and Growth of Commercial Sports
Class Relations and Commercial Sports
The Creation of Spectator Interest
Economic Factors and the Globalization of Commercial Sports
Commercialization and Changes in Sports
Internal Structure and Goals of Sports
Orientations of Athletes, Coaches, and Sponsors
The People and Organizations That Control Sports
Responses to Commercialization: Athletes and Fans
Sport Cooperatives—Alternative to the Commercial Model
The Organization of Professional Sports in North America
The Owners of Sport Teams
Team Owners and Sport Leagues as Cartels
Team Owners and Public Assistance
Sources of Income for Team Owners
Gambling Increases the Commercialization of Sport
The Organization of Amateur Sports in North America
Legal Status and Incomes of Athletes in Commercial Sports
Professional Athletes
Amateur Athletes in Commercial Sports
Summary: What are the Characteristics of Commercial Sports?
What are the Characteristics of Commercial Sports?
Supplemental Readings
Sport Management Issues
References
Chapter 12: Sports and the Media
Chapter 12 Introduction
Characteristics of the Media
Power and Control in Sports Media
Media Representations of Sports
New Digital Media and Sports
New Digital Media Consumption
Digital Media Production
Fantasy Sports, Sports Video Games, and Esports: Media Transformed
Fantasy Sports: Changing How We Watch and Cheer
Sports Video Games: Changing Sport Experiences
Esports: Transforming the Sport-Media Landscape
Sports and Media: A Two-Way Relationship
Sports Depend on Media
Media Depend on Sports
Sports and the Media: A Relationship Based on Economics and Ideology
Images and Narratives in Media Sports
Media Production and Representation Issues in Sports
Ideological Themes in Media Images and Narratives
Experiences and Consequences of Consuming Media Sports
Audience Experiences
Consequences of Consuming Media Sports
Sports Journalism
Sports Journalists Are Not All the Same
Sport Journalists on the Job: Relationships with Athletes
Summary: Could Sports and the Media Survive Without Each Other?
Could Sports and the Media Survive Without Each Other?
Supplemental Readings
Sport Management Issues
References
Chapter 13: Sports and Politics
Chapter 13 Introduction
Politics in Sports
Athletic Activism
The Sports–Government Connection
Safeguard the Public Order
Ensure Fairness and Protect Human Rights
Maintain Health and Fitness
Promote the Recognition and Prestige of a Community or Nation
Promote Nation Building
Reaffirm Dominant Political Ideology
Increase Support for Political Leaders and Government
Facilitate Economic and Social Development
Critical Issues and Government Involvement in Sports
Sports and Global Political Processes
International Sports: Ideals Versus Realities
Nation-States, Sports, and Ideological Hegemony
Political Realities in an Era of Transnational Corporations
Political Realities in an Era of Globalization
Making Sense of Political Realities
Summary: How Do Governments and Global Political Processes Influence Sports?
How Do Governments and Global Political Processes Influence Sports?
Supplemental Readings
Sport Management Issues
References
Chapter 14: Sports in High School and College
Chapter 14 Introduction
Arguments for and Against Interscholastic Sports
Interscholastic Sports and The Experiences of High School Students
High School Athletes1
Student Culture in High Schools
High School Sports as Learning Experiences
Intercollegiate Sports and The Experiences of College Students
Intercollegiate Sports Are Not All the Same
Athletes in Big-Time Programs
The Diversity of College Athlete Experiences
Do High Schools and Colleges Benefit from Varsity Sports?
School Spirit
School Budgets
Issues and Uncertainties in High School and College Sports
Issues Facing High School and College Sport Programs
Issues in High School Sport Programs: A Focus on Sports Development
Issues in College Sport Programs
Summary: Do Competitive Sports Contribute to Education?
Do Competitive Sports Contribute to Education?
Supplemental Readings
Sport Management Issues
References
Chapter 15: Sports and Religions
Chapter 15 Introduction
How Do Sociologists Define Religion and Explain its Connection with Society and Culture?
Similarities and Differences Between Sports and Religions
Sport as Religion
Sport and Religion Are Essentially Different
Religions and Sports as Cultural Practices
Studying Sports and Religions: An Assessment
Modern Sports, Religious Beliefs, and Religious Organizations
Race, Religion, Sports—Is There a Connection?
Sports and World Religions
How Have Christians and Christian Organizations Used Sports?
How Have Athletes, Coaches, and Teams Used Religion?
The Challenges of Combining Sports and Religious Beliefs
Moral Dilemmas for Christian Athletes
Moral Dilemmas for Female Christian Athletes
Challenges for Christian Sport Organizations
Adapting Religious Beliefs to Fit Sports
Summary: Is It a Promising Combination?
Is It a Promising Combination?
Supplemental Readings
Sport Management Issues
References
Chapter 16: Sports in the Future
Chapter 16 Introduction
Envisioning Possibilities for the Future
Power and Performance Sports
Pleasure and Participation Sports
Current Trends Related to Sports in Society
Factors Supporting the Growth of Power and Performance Sports
Factors Supporting the Growth of Pleasure and Participation Sports
Factors Influencing Trends Today
Organization and Rationalization
Commercialism and Consumption
Digital Media
Technology
Growing Importance of Women’s Sport
Becoming Agents of Change
Identifying Goals
Assessing Vantage Points
Using Theories
The Challenge of Transforming Sports
Summary: What Do We Want Sports to Be?
What Do We Want Sports to Be?
Supplemental Readings
Sport Management Issues
References
Name Index
Name Index
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Subject Index
Subject Index
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Accessibility Content: Extended Description for Images
Figure 1.1 Extended Description (Chapter 1)
Families and family schedules Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 1)
Figure 2.1 Extended Description (Chapter 2)
Figure 2.2 Extended Description (Chapter 2)
Figure 2.3 Extended Description (Chapter 2)
Child’s Play Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 2)
Research guided Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 3)
Figure 3.1 Extended Description (Chapter 3)
Gracie Gold Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 3)
Information about Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 4)
Sport for all play for life Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 4)
Figure 5.1 Extended Description (Chapter 5)
Figure 5.2 Extended Description (Chapter 5)
Figure 5.3 Extended Description (Chapter 5)
Figure 5.4 Extended Description (Chapter 5)
Controlling Spectator Violence Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 6)
Figure 7.1 Extended Description (Chapter 7)
Figure 7.2 Extended Description (Chapter 7)
Figure 8.1 Extended Description (Chapter 8)
Figure 8.2 Extended Description (Chapter 8)
Black athletes Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 8)
Figure 9.1 Extended Description (Chapter 9)
Quality public parks Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 9)
Public Money and Private Profits Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 9)
Figure 11.1 Extended Description (Chapter 11)
Televised versions Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 11)
Guided by experience marketing principles Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 11)
Figure 12.1 Extended Description (Chapter 12)
Transforming the Sport-Media Landscape Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 12)
Media programming Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 12)
Local governments Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 13)
Tokyo to protest against hosting the Games Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 13)
Global politics Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 13)
Sports in High School and College Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 14)
Scholars who study religions Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 15)
Figure 15.2 Extended Description (Chapter 15)
To Achieve or Explain Competitive Success Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 15)
Former NFL player Tim Tebow famously knelt Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 15)
Blazer’s research identified Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 15)
The future of sports is difficult to predict Graphic Extended Description (Chapter 16)
They’ll thank you for it Graphic Extended Description (FM)