Some Theorists Have Put Forth the Argument That Sports in the Contemporary

question 13

Essay

Some theorists have put forth the argument that sports in the contemporary United States now fill many of the same functions that religion once did. Apply this logic to the sport or a sporting event of your choosing, being certain to include beliefs (or sentiments), rituals, totems, the sacred, and the profane in your answer.

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Definitions:

Consensual

Agreements or actions made with the free and informed consent of all parties involved.

Equity

A system of justice that developed in England separate from the common law courts. Few states in the United States still maintain separate equity courts, though most apply equity principles and procedures when remedies derived from the equity courts are sought. A broader meaning denotes fairness and justice. In business organization law, the capital contributions of owners plus profits that have not been distributed to the owners; stated capital plus capital surplus plus earned surplus.

Partnership Capital

The total resources or assets that partners contribute to a partnership for the purpose of starting or expanding the business.

Trade Name

A commercial name used by a company or business for trading purposes, under which it conducts business or offers services.