SOC 318 Week 1 DQ 1 Sociology of Sports’ Theories

Sociology of Sports’ Theories. Compare and contrast the main types of theories used in the sociology of sports. Include in your answer a discussion of the theorist’s views of society, the individual, social change, and sport. Consider how each theory explains sport and its role in society. Provide at least one concrete example.

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Individual Assignment: EEOC Paper
Resource: the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) website
Explore the EEOC website (http://www.eeoc.gov) to learn more about the organization.
Click the About the EEOC link and select Newsroom. Select a press release about an employee lawsuit published within the last 6 months.
Search the Internet to find at least one news item about this lawsuit, preferably from a news source in the state in which the incident occurred.
Write a 1,050- to 1,200- word paper that includes the following:
A description of the compliance issue that led to the lawsuit and its ramifications for the organization.
A brief summary of the functions of the EEOC in one paragraph.
The EEOC’s role in this lawsuit.
Whether or not this lawsuit promotes social change; justify your reasoning
A comparison of the EEOC press release to the chosen news item. What accounts for the differences?
Strategies you would implement, if you were a senior manager of this company, to ensure future compliance and inclusion in the multicultural workplace.Meaning and Purpose of Sport in Society. Think of your favorite sport activities including watching sports television shows. How do these activities help shape your ideas about your life and how you interact with others? How do sports bring you, and others, a sense of meaning and purpose in social life? How are sports related to important spheres of social influence such as family, media, religion, and community?