SOC 367 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Men...
Document Summary
Organized youth sports emerged in the 20th century . The first programs focused on making boys into menmasculinizing them. Organized youth sports grew rapidly in many industrialized countries after world war ii. Programs in the u. s. emphasized competition as preparation for future career success. Wealthy nations have some sort of organized sports now. In us, sports cultures are typically focused on competitiveness, winning, getting a scholarship to college. Where individualism and material success are highlight valued, and where publicly funded programs and services are being eliminated and selectively replaced by private programs. Increase in families with body parents working outside the home (need for supervision) New definitions of what it means to be a good parent" (control of your children 24/7. Growing belief that informal activities provide occasions for kids to get into trouble. Growing belief that the world is a dangerous place for children. Increased visibility of high-performance and professional sports in society.
