1. CHAPTER 3 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1) What are the main purposes & benefits of studying leisure history? 2) Choose 3 factors that influenced the development of the recreation movement in the 20th century, and be ready to discuss them in class. 3) Define "urbanization." 4) What are "immoral" forms of commercial recreation? 5) What are some factors that will influence the development of the recreation movement in the 21st century? How will these factors influence the recreation movement?
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3. 4) Society can learn to more effectively deal with leisure related social and technological changes in the future. -Society should not repeat its mistakes but should strive to repeat its successes. 5) Examining leisure history facilitates a clearer understanding of the multitude of factors that affect leisure in society. -Factors include: Religion Influential People Technology Wars Economy 6) If there is a greater consciousness of history, perhaps individuals will view present leisure behavior patterns with a more broader, more philosophical historical perspective. -We view many forms of recreational activity of past societies as immoral….won’t societies of the future think the same as us?
4. FACTORS THAT HAVE INFLUENCED THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RECREATION MOVEMENT IN 20th CENTURY
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12. FACTORS THAT WILL AFFECT THE RECREATION MOVEMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY
13. 1) Increasing Globalization: -“Americanization” affecting leisure/recreation in some countries -Other countries influencing US leisure activities 2) Terrorism: -Improvements in security for recreation programs -Tourism/Travel related recreation activities affected -“Carpe Diem” Quality of life has become important again -Recreation activities for the purpose of community togetherness 3) Technology: -Passive vs Active forms of leisure activities
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