SOC 367 Lecture 8: SOC 367 Class 8 notes
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Bonds athletes together in ways that normalize overconformity to the sport ethic in sport groups. Separates athlete from the general community while inspiring awe and admiration among community members. Often leads athletes to develop hubris- that is, pride-driven arrogance and an inflated sense of self- importance that leads one to feel separate from and superior to others. Learn to identify the forms and dynamics of over-conformity among athletes (and make coaches aware) Raise critical questions about the meaning, organization, and purpose of sports. Help athletes to learn how and when to set limits on their conformity to the norms of the sport ethic. Assist athletes to connect more meaningfully and deeply with people in the general community. Evidence suggest that cheating, dirty play, and fighting are less common today than the past. Athletes in power and performance sports accept good fouls" cheating when you can get away with it , and playing to the level of the referee .
