After reading box 4.5 on page 90 of the textbook, it was impossible not to think about the sport of my heart: soccer. Brazilian soccer definitely fits into the categories business, community, and drama. In Brazil the culture of soccer is as strong as religion. Some would risk to say that “it is a religion” for the most obsessed about the famous Brazilian soccer players – old and new ones, such as Pelé – the Soccer King, Mané Garrincha, Ronaldo – The Phenomenon, Ronaldinho, Robinho, Roberto Carlos, Cafú, and many others.
Soccer is a business in the sense that brings financial profits to Brazil. “Exhibits features of industrial production, including standardization of procedures, highly specialized roles, a hierarchy, and reliance on technology”; soccer is a community in the sense that brings people together to see the games. “It is a place where groups of people could come together to play, celebrate, work, interact, develop interpersonal relationships, and in a sense, engage in symbolic worship;” and finally, soccer is drama/theatre in the sense that it is indeed an exhibition of performances. “...it is not merely a game, but an entire entertainment experience. In this sense, the game becomes a play, the spectators an audience, and employees stagehands.”
The culture of soccer is so strong in Brazil, which contributed to its popularity all over the world. Brazilian soccer players “do their job” having so much fun! They show the real beauty of this sport, and involve people into their show. So I would definitely agree with the claim that the culture of soccer “perpetuates society, by way of teaching participants important social values about teamwork, achievement, success, and family.”
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The culture of soccer in many cultures has always been a source of wonder for me. My limited experience has been through my aunt who married a Guatemalan soccer star. He was a part of the national team that won a bronze medal in the Olympics many many years ago... yet is still treated like a star when he walks down the roads in his home town.
My sense of wonder is centered on how some countries have focused almost all their sports identity and hopes/dreams on one sport. As you stated, it has reached an almost religious fervor!
On the flip side, baseball has often been regaled and glamorized as America's past time. However, today baseball is slowly losing popularity to other sports like basketball and football. It'd be interesting to see what the main sport other countries envision when thinking about the U.S.
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