THE SOCIOLOGY OF SPORTS
Published in 2009 by Cengage Learning
Written by Jerry M. Lewis, a professor at Kent State University
The information found in this article is very accurate. It is written by a college professor and the sources of information are all sited at the bottom of the page and it is published by a big name brand,
Cengage Learning.
Here is what I learned:
*Sports are relatable to all points of modern society, wether it be social media or simply something to talk about. People may show interest in sports to 'fit in'.
*By sports being so popular, athletes receive a lot of money for playing for a specific team. Some may play sports to get them into college because they would not be able to afford it otherwise.
*Sports are a big part of the modern economy, people invest in sports like stocks. Stadiums/arenas make a lot of money that investors and/or the city may receive. Are sports just a way to make money in a fun manner?
*Every city in the world want to host the olympics. It's amazing what sports can do. One city hosting the olympic games gets so many tourist and economic benefits and gets more publicity. Sports are publicity.
*Every city in the world want to host the olympics. It's amazing what sports can do. One city hosting the olympic games gets so many tourist and economic benefits and gets more publicity. Sports are publicity.
*Sports are a whole lot more than just a game. Without sports, there would be no broadcasting industry for people to watch/listen to and many sports journalists/reporters would be out of there jobs, furthermore hurting the economy.
*Sports are entertainment! How many people watch the superbowl? A lot. Advertising agencies invest a huge portion of there money for 30 second spots on this night just because they know that everybody is watching.
*On the other hand, some play sports to get out of the house or just have fun! Many kids all over the world have trouble at home or their parents are fighting and just want to get out of the house. High school sports are a good way to escape your normal life and leave everything outside of the field.
*People, generally, like that sense of competition and/or danger. It keeps them going and makes them feel like they are doing something fun, daring, or crazy with their lives. Many play sports for this sole reason.
From this article, I have learned that sports cover almost every aspect of society and sociology, and I still have a lot more to learn.
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