Which of the Following Is a Manifest Function of Sports

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a manifest function of sports?

• A)providing recreation and physical conditioning
• B)fostering social relationships
• C)generating jobs
• D)teaching a society's way of life

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Definitions:

Group Norms

The unwritten rules and expectations that guide behavior within a group, influencing how members act, communicate, and interact.

Social Stereotypes

Widely held beliefs or oversimplifications about the traits, behaviors, and characteristics of certain groups or categories of people.

Role Congruity Theory

Mainly applied to the gender gap in leadership – because social stereotypes of women are inconsistent with people’s schemas of effective leadership, women are evaluated as poor leaders.

Gender Gap

The disparity in outcomes or attitudes between men and women, often observed in political, economic, or social contexts.