Briefly describe the perspective of conflict theory as it applies to sport

What will be an ideal response?


From a conflict perspective, sports are a social institution in which the most powerful oppress, manipulate, coerce, and exploit others. Sports serve to reinforce the status quo and perpetuate inequality within society.

Sociology

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What will be an ideal response?

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Non-Marxist conflict theorists focus on order and stability in a society

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which sociologist is widely regarded as the founder of the interactionist perspective?

A. C. Wright Mills B. George Herbert Mead C. Charles Horton Cooley D. Erving Goffman

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According to Blau, an important form of social capital:

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology