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Sports Sociology

Description: Sports sociology is a branch of sociology that examines the impact of sports on society and the way in which society influences sports. It explores the social, cultural, political, and economic aspects of sports and analyzes their relation to various social issues.

Examples of Usage:

1. Noun:
   • The professor is an expert in sports sociology and often lectures on the social implications of sports.
   • Research in sports sociology has shown how sports can both reinforce and challenge prevailing social norms.
2. Adjective:
   • The club organized a sports sociology event to discuss the intersection of sports and society.
   • She conducted a sports sociological study on the portrayal of gender in televised sports.
3. Related Verb:
   • The researcher plans to sports-sociologize the data gathered during the study.
   • They are aiming to sports-sociologize the team's performance to identify areas of improvement.

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