KP211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Frankfurt School, Plat
10 Jul 2019
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How is sport determined to be a negative social institution. How might a con ict-critical theorist prove their hypothesis. Macro theory: general theory to explain societies operation and organization. Class relations: social processes revolve around who has economic power. Capitalism exploits workers for pro t in the systems inertia. Investigate connection between sports and power / privilege in society. What happens to sports when they become commercialized. How are sports related to economic inequality. How do the wealthy and powerful use sports to further their interests. Focus on the negative consequences of sport. Radical changes are necessary to promote fairness and justice. Allow sports to become sources of expression, creativity, and physical activity. Economic issues and policies which reproduce their economic powerlessness. Promote policies and programs to eliminate pro t motive from sports. Increases athletes control over their working conditions. Promote policies to increase the play element in sport. Use public resources to sponsor different sports programs.
