Question 1

High-income, high-education, and high-status occupational groups have the highest rates of active attendance at sports events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a "prole" spectator sport?

Accepted Answer

A)  track 
B)  professional wrestling 
C)  professional baseball 
D)  miniature golf 
A)  track 
B)  professional wrestling 
C)  professional baseball 
D)  miniature golf B

Question 3

Research on sports participation shows that the lower the socioeconomic status of the individual, the more likely the person is to be actively engaged in sport and exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Women have the majority of coaching positions for women's intercollegiate sports teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Based on the readings for this class, write a response to the following statement: "Participation in sport is an excellent avenue for upward social mobility in American society."

Accepted Answer

Participation in sport can indeed be an

Question 6

The major historical pattern of sport has been that patronage

Accepted Answer

A)  has been rather evenly distributed across social classes. 
B)  has largely been upper social class. 
C)  has largely been lower social class. 
D)  is largely unknown. 
A)  has been rather evenly distributed across social classes. 
B)  has largely been upper social class. 
C)  has largely been lower social class. 
D)  is largely unknown.

Question 7

Which of the following has the highest rates of sport participation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The working class 
B)  The working poor 
C)  The upper-middle class 
D)  The middle class 
A)  The working class 
B)  The working poor 
C)  The upper-middle class 
D)  The middle class

Question 8

In boxing, those who make it to the top typically maintain their high social status when they quit or lose their championship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

High school sport participation provides an avenue for upward social mobility for athletes from low-income families because about 40 percent of high school athletes are awarded an athletic scholarship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Pseudosport depends in very large measure on the interest and attendance of blue-collar workers and their families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the characteristics of sports played by the rich. Describe the characteristics of sports played by blue-collar workers.

Accepted Answer

Sports played by the rich are often asso

Question 12

Systems of social stratification are systems of structured inequality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The percentage of high school athletes who will receive Division I scholarships (full or partial) is approximately

Accepted Answer

A)  1 percent. 
B)  5 percent. 
C)  10 percent. 
D)  20 percent. 
A)  1 percent. 
B)  5 percent. 
C)  10 percent. 
D)  20 percent.

Question 14

A career in professional sports is fairly easily obtained if the individual has a real dedication to becoming a pro athlete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In what ways can sport participation facilitate upward mobility? To what extent does it actually do this? Explain both parts of this question in detail.

Accepted Answer

Sport participation can facilitate upwar

Question 16

According to figures reported in your textbook, fewer than 15 percent of recruited athletes in Division I schools failed to meet the regular admission standards of their universities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Sport is one of the most powerful contributors to the ideology of the openness of American society and the meritocratic social order based on hard work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Members of the upper social classes tend to engage in sports more frequently than members of the lower classes.

Accepted Answer

A)  individual 
B)  contact 
C)  pseudo 
D)  team 
A)  individual 
B)  contact 
C)  pseudo 
D)  team

Question 19

The the social class, the one is to participate in violent/aggressive sport.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher, more likely 
B)  higher, less likely 
C)  lower, less likely 
D)  None of the above 
A)  higher, more likely 
B)  higher, less likely 
C)  lower, less likely 
D)  None of the above

Question 20

measures the changes in an individual's social status through her or his life.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intergenerational mobility 
B)  Intragenerational mobility 
C)  Exogenous mobility 
D)  Endogenous mobility 
A)  Intergenerational mobility 
B)  Intragenerational mobility 
C)  Exogenous mobility 
D)  Endogenous mobility

High-income, high-education, and high-status occupational groups have the highest rates of active attendance at sports events.

Which of the following is an example of a "prole" spectator sport?

Research on sports participation shows that the lower the socioeconomic status of the individual, the more likely the person is to be actively engaged in sport and exercise.

Women have the majority of coaching positions for women's intercollegiate sports teams.

Based on the readings for this class, write a response to the following statement: "Participation in sport is an excellent avenue for upward social mobility in American society."

The major historical pattern of sport has been that patronage

Which of the following has the highest rates of sport participation?

In boxing, those who make it to the top typically maintain their high social status when they quit or lose their championship.

High school sport participation provides an avenue for upward social mobility for athletes from low-income families because about 40 percent of high school athletes are awarded an athletic scholarship.

Pseudosport depends in very large measure on the interest and attendance of blue-collar workers and their families.

Describe the characteristics of sports played by the rich. Describe the characteristics of sports played by blue-collar workers.

Systems of social stratification are systems of structured inequality.

The percentage of high school athletes who will receive Division I scholarships (full or partial) is approximately

A career in professional sports is fairly easily obtained if the individual has a real dedication to becoming a pro athlete.

In what ways can sport participation facilitate upward mobility? To what extent does it actually do this? Explain both parts of this question in detail.

According to figures reported in your textbook, fewer than 15 percent of recruited athletes in Division I schools failed to meet the regular admission standards of their universities.

Sport is one of the most powerful contributors to the ideology of the openness of American society and the meritocratic social order based on hard work.

Members of the upper social classes tend to engage in sports more frequently than members of the lower classes.

The the social class, the one is to participate in violent/aggressive sport.

measures the changes in an individual's social status through her or his life.

The Sociological Analysis of Sport in North American Society

Social and Cultural Sources for the Rise of Sport in North America Main Themes

Sport and North American Culture and Values Main Themes

Social Problems and North American Sport: Violence and Substance Abuse

Racialethic Minorities and Sport Main Themes

Gender in North American Sport: Continuity and Change Main Themes

Youth and Sport Main Themes

Interscholastic Sport Main Themes

Intercollegiate Sport Main Themes

Sport and the Economy Main Themes

Sport and the Mass Media Main Themes

Sport and Politics Main Themes

Sport and Religion Main Themes

Contemporary Trends and the Future of Sport in North America Main Themes

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Exam 5: Sport, Social Stratification, and Social Mobility Main Themes

High-income, high-education, and high-status occupational groups have the highest rates of active attendance at sports events.

Which of the following is an example of a "prole" spectator sport?

Research on sports participation shows that the lower the socioeconomic status of the individual, the more likely the person is to be actively engaged in sport and exercise.

Women have the majority of coaching positions for women's intercollegiate sports teams.

Based on the readings for this class, write a response to the following statement: "Participation in sport is an excellent avenue for upward social mobility in American society."

The major historical pattern of sport has been that patronage

Which of the following has the highest rates of sport participation?

In boxing, those who make it to the top typically maintain their high social status when they quit or lose their championship.

High school sport participation provides an avenue for upward social mobility for athletes from low-income families because about 40 percent of high school athletes are awarded an athletic scholarship.

Pseudosport depends in very large measure on the interest and attendance of blue-collar workers and their families.

Describe the characteristics of sports played by the rich. Describe the characteristics of sports played by blue-collar workers.

Systems of social stratification are systems of structured inequality.

The percentage of high school athletes who will receive Division I scholarships (full or partial) is approximately

A career in professional sports is fairly easily obtained if the individual has a real dedication to becoming a pro athlete.

In what ways can sport participation facilitate upward mobility? To what extent does it actually do this? Explain both parts of this question in detail.

According to figures reported in your textbook, fewer than 15 percent of recruited athletes in Division I schools failed to meet the regular admission standards of their universities.

Sport is one of the most powerful contributors to the ideology of the openness of American society and the meritocratic social order based on hard work.

Members of the upper social classes tend to engage in sports more frequently than members of the lower classes.

The the social class, the one is to participate in violent/aggressive sport.

measures the changes in an individual's social status through her or his life.

The Sociological Analysis of Sport in North American Society

Social and Cultural Sources for the Rise of Sport in North America Main Themes

Sport and North American Culture and Values Main Themes

Social Problems and North American Sport: Violence and Substance Abuse

Racialethic Minorities and Sport Main Themes

Gender in North American Sport: Continuity and Change Main Themes

Youth and Sport Main Themes

Interscholastic Sport Main Themes

Intercollegiate Sport Main Themes

Sport and the Economy Main Themes

Sport and the Mass Media Main Themes

Sport and Politics Main Themes

Sport and Religion Main Themes

Contemporary Trends and the Future of Sport in North America Main Themes

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