Sociology - how social insitution affect sports participation
Social institution is defined as an organizational system which functions to satisfy basic social needs by providing an ordered framework linking the individual to the larger culture. They usually take up the role as a functionalist. Some common institution are; government, education, economy, family and religion. These institutions can affect one’s participation in sport and heath.
For example, Government; they view sports as a means of creating a “healthy” image and an opportunity to bring relation ties closer with other countries. Hence, they organised and created a system whereby sportsman can be recognised and attribute to this cause through it. For example, in Singapore, Singapore Sports School are brought up to specially cater to develop potential sportsman that could partake in global sports events. Even in mainstream schools, inter zone competition are held annually to look out for potential sportsman as well. In addition to encourage sports participation, government provided scholarship for individuals that have shown potential. CCAs recognition is also encouraged as one of the admission to higher education level. Government also provides funding to builds venues for people to play sports. In 2010, 2.5million is pump into youth sports development! This in hand will encourage everyone to participate in sports both leisurely and competitively. They believes that through this system, everyone have an equal opportunity to excel in sports and be a representatives for the country as long as they work hard for it. This in turn, will allow individuals that have committed in it to be able to partake in global events that allow athletes to act as a “diplomat” through these events. Government believes that this will help improving relation ties while improving the country’s image, ultimately benefitting everyone economically and socially.
In contrast, from an education as a conflict perspective, sports can be view as a distraction from the actual education
For example, Government; they view sports as a means of creating a “healthy” image and an opportunity to bring relation ties closer with other countries. Hence, they organised and created a system whereby sportsman can be recognised and attribute to this cause through it. For example, in Singapore, Singapore Sports School are brought up to specially cater to develop potential sportsman that could partake in global sports events. Even in mainstream schools, inter zone competition are held annually to look out for potential sportsman as well. In addition to encourage sports participation, government provided scholarship for individuals that have shown potential. CCAs recognition is also encouraged as one of the admission to higher education level. Government also provides funding to builds venues for people to play sports. In 2010, 2.5million is pump into youth sports development! This in hand will encourage everyone to participate in sports both leisurely and competitively. They believes that through this system, everyone have an equal opportunity to excel in sports and be a representatives for the country as long as they work hard for it. This in turn, will allow individuals that have committed in it to be able to partake in global events that allow athletes to act as a “diplomat” through these events. Government believes that this will help improving relation ties while improving the country’s image, ultimately benefitting everyone economically and socially.
In contrast, from an education as a conflict perspective, sports can be view as a distraction from the actual education