PSYC 241 Lecture Notes - Lecture 36: Socioeconomic Status, Morality, Social Control
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Social mobility six sport myths: sport is a way out poverty, especially for racial minorities. Only 2 in 10,000 african americans aged 18 40 are professional athletes. Social mobility six sport myths: title ix provides women with opportunities for upward mobility through sport. Few opportunities in team sports relative to men. Expensive sports, requiring individual coaching and access to private facilities limited opportunities for sports-related jobs (trainers, scouts, referees, etc. ) Social mobility six sport myths: a professional sports career provides lifelong security. Short careers three to five years in team sports must plan wisely for long-term financial security: unfit for transition to career after sport. Transition to new role requires loss of the following: Camaraderie with teammates intense high of competition status (downward mobility) Sport has limited potential as a social mobility escalator. Promotes myth that all it takes to succeed is hard work . United states: high level of sports involvement in high schools.
