L3: Learning Time

Which of the following is NOT a social institution influencing sports?

• Educational institutions
  

• Media institutions

• Religious institutions

• Meteorological institutions

What is the primary purpose of socialization into sports?

• To promote commercialization

• To learn the values, norms, and skills associated with sports

• To criticize societal norms in sports

• To focus only on professional athletes

Stratification in sports is primarily based on which of the following factors?

• Race, gender, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity

• Competition outcomes

• Climate conditions

• Sponsorship deals

What does social stratification in sports result in?

• Equal distribution of resources

• Unequal distribution of resources and opportunities

• Elimination of competition

• Reduced media attention

Globalization in sports refers to:

• Localization of competitions

• Isolation of sports practices

• Interconnectedness of sports on a global scale

• Reduction in international events

Which is an example of globalization in sports?

• Regional school competitions

• FIFA World Cup

• Local club tournaments

• Neighborhood sports events

Ideologies in sports are characterized by:

• Flexibility and openness to change

• Rigid belief systems resistant to change

• Lack of moral perspectives

• Empirical evidence and analysis

Theories in sports aim to:

• Provide systematic explanations based on evidence

• Promote subjective moral judgments

• Dismiss empirical research

• Encourage stereotypes

Meritocracy in sports emphasizes:

• Success based on social class and wealth

• Achievements determined by talent and effort

• Performance based on inherited privileges

• Elimination of competition

What is a critique of meritocracy in sports?

• It promotes equality for marginalized groups

• It disregards structural inequities

• It guarantees equal opportunities for all

• It eliminates biases in competition