Barriers to participation for disadvantaged groups

Overview

Opportunity, provision and esteem barriers, economic and sociocultural factors, role models, the media, esteem barriers for women and provision barriers for disabled people, and barriers to achievement.

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1. 1

   What are the three broad types of barrier to participation?

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   Barriers can be grouped as opportunity, provision and esteem. Each type limits participation in a different way.

2. 2

   What is meant by an opportunity barrier?

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   An opportunity barrier is a lack of time, money or chance to take part. Work, caring duties and cost are examples.

3. 3

   What is meant by a provision barrier?

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   A provision barrier is a lack of suitable facilities, clubs, coaches or equipment. Inaccessible venues are an example for disabled people.

4. 4

   What is meant by an esteem barrier?

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   An esteem barrier is low confidence or self-image that stops people taking part. Fear of being judged is an example.

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   How can economic factors limit participation for disadvantaged groups?

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   Membership fees, kit and travel can be too expensive for people on low incomes. Poverty also limits free time.

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   How can sociocultural factors limit participation?

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   Family expectations, religion and cultural norms can influence who takes part. Clothing rules or mixed sessions may deter some groups.

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