Kin Ch 14
Which of the following is not true about high school sport?
Affluent participants begin their sport careers at an older age than non-affluent participants.
The education and life experiences that we acquire are referred to as our
cultural capital
Family, friends, and associates = Economic capital
false
Financial resources= Social capital
false
For many individuals in the lower class, sport provides an excellent way to move into the middle or upper class.
false
The upper class has the lowest rate of sport participation.
false
Sports that are available through schools and community programs (e.g., football, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball) are most likely to be chosen by the
middle class
Which of the following is an example of social capital?
private club membership
The Olympic Games have traditionally been organized by the leaders of the upper and upper-middle classes. Most Olympic champions come from
the middle class
Capitialism= Economic system based on accumulation and investment of capital by individuals who then use it to produce goods or services.
true
Cultural capital= Skill and abilities gained through education and life experiences
true
Cultural capital= Skills and abilities that people gain from education and life experiences.
true
Social captial= Capital that depends on family, friends and associates.
true
Social captial= Capital that depends on family, friends, and associates and includes resources based on group membership, relationships, and social and business networks.
true
Social stratification= Class assignments based on levels of power, prestige, and wealth.
true