KP141 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Heterosexism, Summit Series, British Nationalism
24 Mar 2018
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Benedict anderson believes the notion of communion motivates nations to de ne and amorphous existence. Robidoux believes de ning a national identity requires making history and mythology that suit the identity imagined by the people. One expression remaining consistent since confederation is ice hockey. Since ww2 cnadians are seen as peacekeepers, polite. Hockey is known for its toughness and violence, speed. So then how does hockey represent canadian culture. Development of physical activity changed from a pastime to a modern organized event. Modernization is not linear instead it is a stages maintiain past aspects. Traditional sport seen as rural or tribal. Road/ball/pond hockey where many skill levels,ages, genders performed on a daily routuine. Modern also implies the political motivations dictating changes to a game. Modernization of sport is the development of uniformity, rules, equipment etc. There are aspects that cannot be standardized or controlled (violence, spectators)
