Setting of the Competition Sociology

Setting of the Competition Sociology 
you will attend and observe a sporting event of your choice. It could be a local high school basketball game, a neighborhood bowling tournament, a professional baseball or football game, a tennis match, etc. During your time at the game, you are to put on your "sociologist/ethnographer hat." That is, you will not be a participant yourself, but an observer, noting the following and making notes on the social interactions you see: Describe the setting of the competition—what are the key elements of space and environment that affect behavior? Who is there? What are the fans like—their age, gender, status, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, education, etc.? What about the players—how do they compare with the fans in terms of demographics? What social behaviors stand out? For example, who hangs out with whom, and what are the mood and social dynamic? What special language and knowledge characterizes the sport? What notable or particular behavior of individuals or groups stands out in this event?