REC100 Final: Classical view of leisure Leisure as free time Leisure and social status Feminist view of Leisure Sex as a form of leisure When sex is no longer considered leisure Gender and leis

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Recreation and Leisure Studies
• Course: REC100
• Professor: Diana Parry

Document Summary

The classical view of leisure: leisure as a state of being. Classical view refers to contemplation, enjoyment of self in search of knowledge, debate, politics, and cultural enlightenment. Clear line between work recreation and leisure, work was seen as a means to provide for ones family, recreation was resting after work, and while leisure is a way to enjoy ones self. Greeks believed leisure was more important than either recreation or work. Work was seen as a way to earn leisure time. And recreation was seen as a way to rejuvenate so that one could work some more. Aristotle (384-322 bce) (philosopher) saw leisure as necessary way to help develop growth in goodness, virtue, ethical development and enlightenment of ones self. Aristotle believed that leisure should be taught within the school system, since leisure helped cultivate the mind. 80% of the greek population at the time was enslaved allowing for such leisure.