Kinesiology 2250A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Meritocracy, Social Reproduction, Upper Class
27 Sep 2018
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Social class- categories of people who share economic position in society based on a combination of their income (earnings), wealth (possessions), education, occupation and social connections. Life chances- share similar odds for achieving economic success and gaining economic power in society. Social stratification- structural forms of economic inequalities that are part of the organization of everyday social life. Class relations- the social relations and interactions between people of different social classes that result from the power differences between different classes of persons. Meritocracy- a society where achievement and success are supposed to be based on a person"s skills: don"t often discuss, we discuss meritocracy but don"t discuss social reproduction as often and abilities. Social reproduction- how people in upper socioeconomic classes use their income, wealth, and power to maintain privileged positions in society and pass the privilege from one generation to the next. Money and economic power influence goals, purpose and organization of sports.
