In the article, Not Just a Game Sport and Society in the United States , by Kenneth J. Marci, Marci talks about how Americans " examine sports from both a business and societal viewpoint before we view them as spectators or fans"(page 2). Playing a sport gives an individual a purpose in life and helps them feel important in society. He makes many arguments based off off of how sports make individuals feel, and how some athletes do not play for the money they make off playing but to inspire the younger generations and their way of living. "T he world of sports encourages commercialism, sexism, and most importantly, nationalism" ( page 2) . Sports in each country draws attention away from their government and how the country runs, sports teams give their country a new and better identity on the field. Many fans in society pay to go to games to watch their favorite teams win and watch a competitive level, because it cost...
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