Deviance in the olympic games

So why did Johnson and his coach decide to use steroid directly and knowing it is a banned substance and violate the rules? His competition and his desires to win at all cost, Carl Lewis was Johnson main rival in the m after calming the bronze medal in the games behind Carl Lewis who finished with gold he decide he needed some extra help if he was to beat him.

An example of deviance in the New Zealand Olympic context would be Lisa Hunter-Galavan a New Zealand Olympic marathon runner who tested positive for the banned substance erythropoietin which promotes the growth of red blood cells to improve endurance. Lisa admitted to taking EPO three times but stopped due to side effect such as headaches and chest pains. Lisa Hunter-Galavan was handed a two-year suspension for testing positive.

I really enjoyed reading you blog and the part that caught my eye the most was about athletes feeling like victims or being victimised by their coaches.

The better they are the more people will watch and the more money that will bring to the coaches and the sport. This is a lot of pressure to say no to and so maybe worth the risk for the athlete or they simply feel they have no choice, no dope no top coach, bringing an end to their career in sport. Like Liked by 2 people. I had a look at the source you had reference to and I found it very interesting and thought provoking.

I do agree with how you say that it is a lot of pressure and the better that athlete is the more people will watch them and money they will bring to their coaches and sport. Resulting in a lot of pressure on the athletes to say no and some might very well feel they have no choice especially if they strive to be one of the greats. Like Like. Everyone deserves an opportunity to participate in sports whether that be beginner or elite and those who envision such great sporting feats but for one reason or another physically or mentally unable to compete in the traditional Olympic games thus the Paralympics created.

With this context comes many questions such as are paralympic athletes disabled and non-disabled treated equal? Is the Paralympic Games worth it? Empowering or simply a side show? How are disabled athletes in NZ treated?

Having explored the Paralympics and developing a deeper understanding and knowledge that I previously did not hold. I found the context of disability in sport very interesting and thought to provoke and to be able to learn from the struggle and the judgement some may face because of how they are. The medical model has often been the talks of controversy as since this model has a strong emphasis on dependency and the stereotype of disabilities such as pity, fear and patronizing attitudes.

Thompson, K In terms of theories, I do acknowledge the functionalist theory as this theory assumes that shared values and agreements are the basis on social order with everyday discussion and media coverage often based on assumption.

Coakley In terms of New Zealand and those in the sport with a disability, i believe New Zealand does a fantastic job at being inclusive, motivating and inspiring in the way the organisation and individual devote themselves for the improvement of others affected by disability with the desire and wanting an opportunity in sport. Halberg Disability Sport Foundation, Paralympics New Zealand, Coakley Sports in Society.

Jane Paralympic Good Or Bad. Thompson, K. Unitec Sociology. Retrieved from Unitec Department of Sport. We are often faced with many various types of people be it race or ethnicity daily and it is important to understand that two words have very different meanings.

Race refers to individuals being categorized and socially distinct because they share genetic traits while ethnicity refers to individuals socially distinct because they share a way of life and a commitment to the ideas, norms and material things that constitute the way of life Thompson, The modern Olympic games involve over nations participating which races and ethnicities of all kinds.

In terms of theories which relates well to this context is functionalist it values sports and sees sports as a source of inspiration on both the personal and social levels no matter the race or ethnicity of the individual. Coakley, It emphasizes the integrity of social values, upheld through social institutions and is important for social harmony regardless of ones race or ethnicity.

To date, there have been numerous indecencies of the Olympic games being engulfed in race and ethnicity issues none more so than Olympic Games. Held in Germany at the time where many believe the games was the opportunity for Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler to promote the ideology of racial supremacy and the official Nazi party paper, wrote in the strongest terms that Jews should not be allowed to participate in the Games. Large, C, D. Once other nations were made aware if this they threatened to boycott the Games ultimately resulting in all ethnicities being able to participate.

Incensed African nations had already threatened to boycott Montreal if the tour went ahead. After some reflection on this context, I believe it is crucial to address racism and stereotyping they can have such a negative impact on athletes and may not present a fair opportunity for all solely based on your race and ethnicity. It is great to see that organisation have realised this issue of discrimination.

They agreed to establish a programme of areas of focus by the end of the year. Miller, Patrick B. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, D.

Socially constructed assumptions are often made about gender, for example, assuming boys to be more physical than girls in sport, this assumption of gender can constrict certain people denying them opportunity to participate in sport. Shaw, S. Although some would not like to admit it, gender inequality is still currently an issue although in recent years the development and the acceptance of women becoming involved in sports are greater than ever before.

The feminist theory relates well to this context as the assumptions are made bout the social order in society based primarily off value, experiences and interest of men although I do disagree with this theory and believe all genders should be equal that is not the case in reality. I still pose the question why is there gender issues and gender inequality in the Olympic games? How is each gender portrayed? Are men more valued in sport than female? Sports definitely discourage off the field problems, but they also bring about a whole new set of on the field problems.

Playing sports brings out the competitive sides of many athletes. To most athletes, winning is everything, and they will do absolutely anything to make sure they win, including the use of performance-enhancing drugs. The idea of athletes using drugs has always been a hot topic, and will probably remain that way. To succeed at a top level today, you almost have to use some type of performance-enhancing drug.

According to the conflict theory, everything in sports begins with the financial aspect. The drive professional athletes have, despite what they may say about their love of the game, is usually their astronomical salaries.

In most of the professional sports leagues, the salary you are given is based solely on how well you perform. The players with the highest stats are always the highest paid, and most athletes will do anything it takes to improve their personal game.

Since so many players are using drugs today to be bigger, faster, and stronger, more up and coming athletes are forced into using supplements just to keep up. Sports and Games are essential for many reasons. They not only help us to maintain good health but also foster friendship and goodbehaviour.

Many people think that the aim of sports and games is to win gold medals in olympic games. That is not at all important. Being interested in games does not According to the interactionist theory, people play sports as a means to develop their own personality and identity. They use the opinions of their teammates, opponents, coaches, and fans as a way to discover themselves.

This type of thinking can often lead players to succumb to peer pressure. Athletes are especially susceptible to this peer pressure, because the way their coach views them is often times just as important, if not more, than the way their parents view them. This can drive coaches to encourage their young players to take any type of drug — anything to improve their own image. This type of behavior is definitely not limited to drug use.