What Is Figueroas Framework Definition

Figueroa’s Framework has been constructed to show five separate levels, which are: individual, interpersonal, institutional, structural and cultural. These specific areas are used to investigate the ways in which inequities challenge the area of sport and physical activity.

What's Figueroa's framework?

Was a sociologist who developed a framework to analyse racism within society, particularly to look at how equity and access to society’s resources are affected by a person’s race. This framework can also be applied to other aspects of sociology, including equity and access in sport.

What is the interpersonal level of Figueroa's framework?

At an interpersonal level, Figueroa’s Framework includes a process called socialisation which is a two-way interaction between others, which forms your beliefs, attitudes and values towards sport. Influence also affects your access, equity and equality to physical activity and shapes the person you are (Amezdroz.

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