Abstract
In recent years there has been a drastic increase in popular concern for the natural environment. In addition, anthropologists have increasingly explored the role of sports in a social context. Simon Darnell examined the roles that sports can play in establishing peace and furthering international development of communities. Works of this nature have pushed the idea that certain sports can in fact elicit change in communities and cultures. I argue that this idea should be true for fostering the development of environmentally conscious communities. Brock and Coglianese highlight population retention and motivation as the main problems with social groups. In this study I use an augmented version of Marvin Harris' cultural materialist analytical model to show the ethos of Ultimate Frisbee communities will resonate with ideals of environmentally conscious communities. Through this resonance, the sport of Ultimate Frisbee can provide a vehicle for propagating and maintaining environmental consciousness.
Advisor
Kardulias, P. Nicholas
Department
Sociology and Anthropology
Recommended Citation
Fisher, Noah, "Sport As a Vehicle For Fostering Environmental Consciousness: An Examination of Ultimate Frisbee in the United States" (2013). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 1141.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/1141
Disciplines
Anthropology
Keywords
sports, anthropology, ultimate frisbee
Publication Date
2013
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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