21st Century

• What is one characteristic of 21st century Britain mentioned?

  Democratic society
• How has the class system changed in 21st century Britain?

  It is less pronounced than before
• What does social mobility refer to in this context?

  Changing social status and location
• What type of society is Great Britain described as?

  Multicultural society
• What is one effect of freedom of speech in Britain?

  Increased media expression
• What is a characteristic of the economy in 21st century Britain?

  Capitalistic society
• What drives awareness and equality in society?

  Various campaigns
• What is one example of social injustice mentioned?

  Discrimination and racism
• What should students include in their spider diagram?

  Seven different tabs
• How is sport characterized in the 21st century?

  Highly competitive and media-oriented
• What has sport become in terms of business?

  A multi-million pound business
• What has increased due to technological advancements in sports?

  Commercialization and globalization
• What is one social factor affecting sports participation?

  Less defined class system
• How has social mobility affected sports participation?

  It allows status changes through sport
• Which sport is associated with the upper class?

  Polo
• What is a significant issue regarding gender in sports?

  Sexism and discrimination
• What campaign aims to challenge sexism in sports?

  This Girl Can
• What is a notable disparity in sports participation?

  Higher male participation than female
• When did Wimbledon start offering equal prize money?

  2007
• What is one example of gendering in sports?

  Netball seen as female-dominated
• What legal issues are addressed in sports today?

  Hooliganism and negligence
• What is the role of sports lawyers?

  Address legal problems in sports
• What is the Court of Arbitration for Sport?

  A legal body for sports disputes
• What is one consequence of negligence in sports?

  Litigation against officials
• What incident involved Eva Carneiro?

  Sexual discrimination case
• What has happened to public and state schools in recent years?

  Grammar schools merged into state schools
• What is compulsory in schools regarding sports?

  Physical Education (PE)
• How does compulsory PE affect sports participation?

  Increases opportunities for participation
• What impact does technology have on sports participation?

  Increases leisure time for participation
• What economic event affected sports participation in 2008?

  The global recession
• How does transport affect sports participation?

  Increases accessibility to events
• What act was introduced in 2010 to combat discrimination?

  The Equality Act
• What is a notable trend in women's sports?

  Rise in participation and visibility
• Class - Context


  Still a three-class society, however, lines between classes are now blurred and it is possible to move between classes.
• Rags to Riches'


  Upward social mobility that can be achieved through sport, rising from poverty to wealth.
• Class - Links to sport

  Those people from lower socio-economic backgrounds participate less then lose from upper/middle class backgrounds. Taking part as an amateur or professional has no link to class
• Law and Order - Context


  High level of law and order due to Police, NGBs and Government Legislation
• Law and order - Links to sport


  Sport is now less violent, safer, fairer and more equal. The Court of Arbitration is the highest court of law in sport.
• Education - Context

  Education is compulsory for all students with PE being a compulsory subject
• Education - Links to sport

  State schools have inter-school games, extracurricular clubs and academic qualifications for sport. Private schools give more time to PE with specialist coaches and facilities.