Sports, politics and globalization: how do governments and global processes influence sports?Chapter OutlineThe Sports–Government Connection Safeguard the Public Order Maintain Health and Fitness Promote the Prestige and Power of a Group, Community, or Nation Promote Identity and Unity Reproduce Values Consistent with Dominant Political Ideology Increase Support for Political Leaders and Government Promote Economic Development Critical Issues and Government Involvement in Sports The Governance of Sport in the United Kingdom Sports and Global Political Processes International Sports: Ideals Versus Realities Nation-States, Sports, and Cultural Ideology REFLECT ON SPORTS: Olympism and the Olympic Games: Are They Special? New Political Realities in an Era of Transnational Corporations Other Global Political Issues Making Sense of Political Realities Politics in Sports What Qualifies as a Sport? What Are the Rules of a Sport? Who Makes and Enforces the Rules in Sports? Who Organizes and Controls Sport Events? Where Do Sport Events Take Place? Who Is Eligible to Participate in a Sport? BREAKING BARRIERS: Political Barriers: I Think . . . This Opens Some Doors for People How Are Rewards Distributed to Athletes and Others? Summary: How Do Governments and Global Processes Influence Sports? | ||||||
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