Ch. 15 - Sport
What is the nature of sport? We will be examining how the theoretical perspectives view sports. Additionally, we will examine some of the social issues in sport.
Chapter 15 Objectives
- Justify sport as an American institution
- Compare and contrast sport in America from a functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interactionist perspective.
- Understand the relationship between American sport and social mobility.
- Cite evidence of sexism and racism in American sport.