soccer midterm essay questions

what qualities was sport supposed to instill in participants

- Civilized qualities -Discipline -Able to follow orders and respect authority - Teamwork -Working with others -- sacrificing the self for the greater whole -Muscular christianity -Becoming a gentleman Brave, courteous, honorable, duty to country, and chivalrous

what was the purpose of folk football and why was it banned

- Football happened during times the church allowed it to -- It was a way to get rid of tensions and steam -- diffusing existing tensions - Football was banned because it was a threat to peace of the community --- The king wanted his subjects focusing on military aspects --- It was also considered a waste of time

features of folk football

- No written rules of the game - Versions of the game varied among communities - Rules were passed down generationally - Organized around religious days Ex. Shrove Tuesday (the day before ash wednesday -- after this day lent starts (sacrifice)) --- Opportunity for people to misbehave because they would be asking for forgiveness during lent - Outlet for tension and hostility Institutionalized fights between the teams - Games had no time limit -- could last all day - The aim of the game varied depending on the local custom

how does sport differ from play

- Sport is a colonial technology --> It is an institution / practice that normalizes encroachment --- Racial hierarchy -- Notions of 'civilization' Muscular christianity -- becoming gentlemanly, disciplined, duty to country --- Capitalist modes of production --- Get people used to working in factories --- Being on time, learning how to maximize time

how is capitalism reflected in soc

- end goal of soccer is winning

how does soc prepare ppl for factory floor

1. time 2. space 3. playing 11 4. designation of roles 5. the referee