The rise of a global sport monoculture" is having profound effects on sport participants, particularly in their development. More than ever, the ultimate purpose of sport participation is the attainment of professional status, winning Olympic gold medals, or setting new world records. The good and bad issues of this era are worth of discussion.

Is the world of sports “all-inclusive?” Tune in to learn about the “monoculture” surrounding sports and its lasting influence.

We all live in our own worlds. We create our own individual realms in which we choose to live in, but what role does sport play in these realms? Dr. Jay Coakley defines sport sociology as “the study of social worlds that people create, maintain, and change over time through their interaction with one another through sport.” However, what influence do factors such as gender, race, and social class have on sport as a whole? What influence does sport have on these factors in return?

Meg and Dr. Coakley dive into the hard-hitting question on the benefits as well as disadvantages of sport and society through a sociological lens. Coakley sheds light on the effect of elite athletics, a monoculture within sports, the great sports myth, and why sport sociology matters!

TIPS & TOPICS (identify phrases and scientific or applied concepts that would catch the listener’s attention and provides value)
Sport Psychology
Sport Sociology
Monoculture
Dr. Jay Coakley
SPKN
Sport Organization
Levels of sport
“Study of social worlds”

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RELATED RESEARCH
McPherson, B. D., Curtis, J. E., & Loy, J. W. (1989). The social significance of sport: An introduction to the sociology of sport. Human Kinetics Publishers.

Giulianotti, R. (2015). Sport: A critical sociology. John Wiley & Sons.

Sage, G. H., Eitzen, D. S., & Beal, B. (2013). Sociology of North American sport (p. 464). Paradigm Publishers.