KP211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Symbolic Interactionism, Machismo, Sexual Assault
10 Jul 2019
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How to explain the social institution of sport. Reactions against on eld controversies and the nzr"s public handling of the incident. How might each structural theory interact with symbolic interactionism. Extend analyses of malaise in sport socialization research. 1) previous research leads to a collection of descriptive social facts. 2) critiques of methodologies in the eld. Research program not effective in generating deeper understanding. Rethink underlying assumptions and elements of sport socialization research. Interactive process for the one being socialized. Complex dynamic between cognitive, social, and cultural considerations. Organized physical activity a medium to transfer culturally valuable attitudes. 1) alternative view; combine functionalism and symbolic interactionism. Socialization a negotiated reality that takes place within a socially bounded context. Leave open space for negotiation and social change. Positions have different sets of role expectations > structure set of relationships. Reify dichotomy between micro and macro analysis. Underdeveloped notion of how individuals make choices. 2) alternative approach: cultural studies and symbolic interactionism.
