Leisure Sociology
Leisure in contemporary UK society is characterised by social and economic inequality. Critically evaluate this assertion with reference to gender and work and unemployment.
In order to evaluate the assertion that has been posed the primary imperative is to understand what leisure is. It is true to suggest that there is “no clear agreement about the meaning of the term leisure” (Kelly, 2009). However, when examining some of the definitions that have been applied to leisure it is possible to create a clearer picture of what leisure is and can be. Leisure has been more broadly defined as “social and enjoyable activities that are a part of everyday life” (Rublee & Shaw, 1991, P138) whilst leisure also “provides opportunity to identify exploration and …show more content…
(1996). A study of male body image and the effects of the media. Manchester University. 1996
Downs, A. C. (1981). Sex role stereotyping on prime time television. Journal of Genetic Psychology, 138
Drewnoski, A., & Yee, D.K. (1987). Men and body image: Are males satisfied with their body weight? Psychosomatic Medicine, 49, 626-634
Dumazdier, J (1967) Towards a Society of Leisure. London: Collier Macmillan
Eitzen, S.D., & Sage, G.H. (1993). Sociology of North American sport (5th ed.). p. 347. Dubuque, IA: WCB Brown & Benchmark
Evans, S.T, Haworth, J. T. Variations in personal activity, access to catergories of experience on young unemployed adults. Leisure Studies, 10 p249-264
Ewens, W., & Lashuk, M. (1989). Role model identification and activity preferences of Australian youth. The ACHPER National Journal, 125, 18-20.
Fallon, A.E (1990) Culture in the Mirror: Sociocultural Determinents of Body Image In T. F. Cash & T. Pruzinsky (Eds.), Body images: Development, deviance and Change. New York, Guildford (1990)
Fineman, S. (1987) Back to Employment: Wounds and Wisdoms. in: Unemployed People: Social and Psychological Perspectives., Fryer, D. Ullah, P. , Eds., Milton Keynes, Open University Press,
In order to evaluate the assertion that has been posed the primary imperative is to understand what leisure is. It is true to suggest that there is “no clear agreement about the meaning of the term leisure” (Kelly, 2009). However, when examining some of the definitions that have been applied to leisure it is possible to create a clearer picture of what leisure is and can be. Leisure has been more broadly defined as “social and enjoyable activities that are a part of everyday life” (Rublee & Shaw, 1991, P138) whilst leisure also “provides opportunity to identify exploration and …show more content…
(1996). A study of male body image and the effects of the media. Manchester University. 1996
Downs, A. C. (1981). Sex role stereotyping on prime time television. Journal of Genetic Psychology, 138
Drewnoski, A., & Yee, D.K. (1987). Men and body image: Are males satisfied with their body weight? Psychosomatic Medicine, 49, 626-634
Dumazdier, J (1967) Towards a Society of Leisure. London: Collier Macmillan
Eitzen, S.D., & Sage, G.H. (1993). Sociology of North American sport (5th ed.). p. 347. Dubuque, IA: WCB Brown & Benchmark
Evans, S.T, Haworth, J. T. Variations in personal activity, access to catergories of experience on young unemployed adults. Leisure Studies, 10 p249-264
Ewens, W., & Lashuk, M. (1989). Role model identification and activity preferences of Australian youth. The ACHPER National Journal, 125, 18-20.
Fallon, A.E (1990) Culture in the Mirror: Sociocultural Determinents of Body Image In T. F. Cash & T. Pruzinsky (Eds.), Body images: Development, deviance and Change. New York, Guildford (1990)
Fineman, S. (1987) Back to Employment: Wounds and Wisdoms. in: Unemployed People: Social and Psychological Perspectives., Fryer, D. Ullah, P. , Eds., Milton Keynes, Open University Press,