Social science glossary

20 The topic of this glossary is the Social Science of sport. terms

This glossary was created to explain some vocabulary relates to the Social Science of sport.It’s supposed to help people and more students to understand the topic.We can learn about the culture, the values and traditions.I made this to organize and clarify some terms by definitions and exemples.

Belief
It’s a noun
an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists.
Example: There is also the Causal theory that says that S' BELIEF in P must be caused by the fact that P.
fr: Croyance
A Manual of Religious Belief and Biographical Preface.
Compete against
It’s a phrase
to engage in a contest, rivalry, or struggle with another person, team, or entity to determine who is superior, faster, or more successful.
Example: Second, if the agricultural industries in partner countries all COMPETE AGAINST third suppliers, protection by one partner offers the opportunity to free-ride to the other member states.
fr: Affrontez
S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing compete against each other in a volleyball tournament at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 21, 2024.
Develop
It’s a verb
grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.
Example: The capacity of unions to DEVELOP 'organizational flexibility' (Taylor, 2001, p.12) to attract the new category of non-standard and contingent workers still remains unproven.
fr: Développer
Margaret Hamilton shown in 1969 standing beside listings of the software developed by her and her team for the Apollo program's Lunar Module and Command Module.
Encourage participation
It’s a phrase ( noun )
actively motivating, inviting, and creating an inclusive environment that gives individuals the confidence and support to take part in activities, discussions, or decision-making processes.
Example: 2002). A number of focus group sessions may have raised more issues of stigmatism as it encourages group interaction and helps to monitor changes in attitudes and opinions, can ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION from reluctant interviewees and also the responses of many people on the same subject can be gained in a short period of time (Ogier, 1998).
fr: Encourager la participation
White paper - Designing the future of participation in the Wikimedia Movement
Equality
It’s a noun
When everyone has the same rights and opportunities.
Example: divergence towards this when people of two different dialects conflict. The increase in mobility of people also means that we are more knowledgeable of other dialects, and with knowledge comes acceptance, and therefore 'EQUALITY'.
fr: Égalité
Gender Equality Index 2017 Domains
Influence other
It’s a phrase
the ability to affect or change a person's behavior, thoughts, emotions, or decisions in a specific direction
Example: By twisting and stretching the Images even further, it can be argued that there are certain "givens" that INFLUENCE OTHER "givens" over time.
fr: Influencer les autres
Row of trees between fields in the Börnste hamlet, Kirchspiel, Dülmen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (2021
Influence society
Ita a phrase ( verb )
the process by which individuals, groups, or societal norms alter the thoughts, feelings, behaviors, or attitudes of others.
Example: Other factors, however, such as immigration and a rumbling social hierarchy in the aftermath of slavery, tended to INFLUENCE SOCIETY in more informal ways.
fr: Influencer la société
The Bad influence of social media in Bangladesh
Leadership skills
It’s a phrase ( noun )
the strengths, behaviors, and abilities that enable individuals to guide, motivate, and influence teams toward achieving shared goals
Example: By examining this passage in isolation we can learn much about the motivations and responsibilities of heroes and how this reflects on their LEADERSHIP SKILLS in turn.
fr: compétences en leadership
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Participate in society
It’s a phrase
actively engaging in community life, social networks, and civic activities to enhance personal well-being and contribute to the common good
Example: Leaving the boys unemployable and unable to PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY.
fr: Participez à la société
United States Ambassador Bridget Brink participated in Civil Society Forum, Kyiv, Ukraine on December 5, 2023
Power
Power is a noun .
the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality.
Example: The Mukama holds a great deal of importance and POWER as the head of state which is shown through; his ancestral roots and the affect he has on Bunyoro society.
fr: Pouvoir
Cover of Puck magazine, 6 April 1901.
Responsible
It’s a adjectif
having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.
fr: Responsable
Crushing of first responsible-government move into Cape Legislative Council
Role
It’s a noun
the function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation.
Example: situations. He tells me that he plays up his 'gender ROLE' as a male when he is at his student house of nine boys, referring to himself as "one of the lads".
fr: Rôle
Role Play the Future Roles and Responsibilities in the Movement.pdf
Social environnement
It’s a phrase ( verb )
the immediate physical and social setting in which people live, work, and play, encompassing the culture, relationships, and institutions that influence human behavior and development
Example: Sport creates a positive social environment.
fr: environnement social
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Social interaction
It’s a phrase
the dynamic, reciprocal process of action and response between two or more individuals or groups, forming the foundation of social life
Example: The theory endows what Ingold calls 'economic man' with reason in the sphere of SOCIAL INTERACTION allowing him to advance culturally against the backdrop of nature. Conversely
fr: Interaction sociale
Preschool, also known as pre-primary or early childhood education, is a program designed for children aged 3 to 6. It focuses on holistic development through play-based learning and social interaction, preparing them for formal schooling.
socialization
It’s a noun
the activity of mixing socially with others.
Example: Function. Appropriate SOCIALIZATION leads to a significant decrease in abnormal behaviour (Rumbaugh, etal., ...) indicating the important role of conspecifics in promoting the mental well-being of captive primates.
fr: socialisation
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Status
It’s a noun
the relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something.
Example: crime. Furthermore the retention was not discriminatory under Article 14 of the convention because the necessary 'STATUS' requirements were not in accord with the position of the appellants.
fr: Statut
Likely represents Sophia/logos (red robe with purple high status) Illumination of P Pythagoria Pi and phi - geometrical shapes set within circle bounded in green representing material world
Structured
It’s à adjective
construct or arrange according to a plan; give a pattern or organization to.
 Black-and-white photo of a Georgian peasant hunter. The hunter bears a long smoking pipe and a dagger, and he's wearing a wool coat. He's sitting on a rock, looking up, and there is a man-made structure behind him.
Values
It’s a noun
the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
Example: Share VALUES - The analysis of Share VALUES is relatively simplistic.
fr: Valeurs
Altar at Holy Cross Church in Dülmen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (2019)
website
The word website is a noun.
a set of related web pages located under a single domain name, typically produced by a single person or organization.
Example: According to Lendrevie and Levy (1999), one of the four factors that enhance a WEBSITE' trust development is 'predictability factor', which includes brand reputation and brand credibility.
fr: site web
An illustration of a website using the Rubin Observatory URL.
Working together
It’s a phrase
collaborating or cooperating with others to achieve a shared, common goal or task
Example: Social cohesion is also indicated by the fact that herding a group of animals off the edge of a cliff would have taken multiple people WORKING TOGETHER and would have required knowledge of the movement of different herds in order to successfully intercept them.
fr: Travailler ensemble
Convair employees working together on unit