Question 1

When Jews in the United States have played and excelled in sports during the last century, their motivation often was to

Accepted Answer

A) obtain a college scholarship. 
B) disrupt anti-Semitic stereotypes. 
C) contribute to the reputation of Israel. 
D) show that they were smarter than other athletes. 
A) obtain a college scholarship. 
B) disrupt anti-Semitic stereotypes. 
C) contribute to the reputation of Israel. 
D) show that they were smarter than other athletes.

Question 2

Religions share certain characteristics with ideologies,but they differ in that ideologies focus mostly on

Accepted Answer

A) the material world. 
B) the metaphysical world. 
C) the imagined world. 
D) the spiritual world. 
A) the material world. 
B) the metaphysical world. 
C) the imagined world. 
D) the spiritual world.

Question 3

Religion is related to gender issues in sports because

Accepted Answer

A) religious leaders tend to be strong supporters of sports for women. 
B) women are more religious than men. 
C) religious beliefs often influence opportunities for females to play sports. 
D) religious women are more likely to play sports than other women. 
A) religious leaders tend to be strong supporters of sports for women. 
B) women are more religious than men. 
C) religious beliefs often influence opportunities for females to play sports. 
D) religious women are more likely to play sports than other women.

When Jews in the United States have played and excelled in sports during the last century, their motivation often was to

Religions share certain characteristics with ideologies,but they differ in that ideologies focus mostly on

Religion is related to gender issues in sports because

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Exam 15: Sports and Religions: Is It a Promising Combination

When Jews in the United States have played and excelled in sports during the last century, their motivation often was to

Religions share certain characteristics with ideologies,but they differ in that ideologies focus mostly on

Religion is related to gender issues in sports because

The Sociology of Sport: What Is It and Why Study It

Producing Knowledge About Sports in Society: What Is the Role of Research and Theory

Sports and Socialization: Who Plays and What Happens to Them

Sports for Children: Are Organized Programs Worth the Effort

Deviance in Sports: Is It Out of Control

Violence in Sports: Does It Affect Our Lives

Gender and Sports: Is Equity Possible

Race and Ethnicity: Are They Important in Sports

Social Class: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports

Age and Ability: Barriers to Participation and Inclusion

Sports and the Economy: What Are the Characteristics of Commercial Sports

Sports and the Media: Could They Survive Without Each Other

Sports and Politics: How Do Governments and Global Political Processes Influence Sports

Sports in High School and College: Do Competitive Sports Contribute to Education

Sports in the Future: What Do We Want Them to Be

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