How did the Victorians use sport for social control?

Social control through sport in Victorian times and today, primary and secondary socialisation, sport as a mechanism of socialisation, negative values, families and participation, and how well sport controls behaviour.

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How has sport been used for social control, then and now?

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What is meant by social control?

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How is sport used as a means of social control?

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What is meant by social control?
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Social control is the way society regulates behaviour to keep order. Rules, laws and norms are forms of social control.
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How is sport used as a means of social control?
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Sport channels energy into organised, rule-based activity. Sport keeps young people occupied and away from crime.
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How did the Victorians use sport for social control?
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The public schools used games to control unruly boys. Employers and churches used sport to keep workers disciplined and sober.
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How is sport used for social control today?
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Community sports schemes aim to reduce antisocial behaviour among young people. Schemes run at times when crime is most likely.
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What is socialisation?
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Socialisation is the process of learning the values, norms and behaviour of society. Socialisation happens throughout life.
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What is primary socialisation?
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Primary socialisation takes place in the family during early childhood. Parents introduce children to sport and values.

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