Question

Which of these are the potential sociological obstacles that may interfere with women’s sports participation? (A) Lack of infrastructure, specially designed for women
(B) Lack of parental support
(C) Misbehavior/harassment
(D) Male dominant social structure Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (D) only
• B. (A), (B) and (C) only
• C. (A), (C) and (D) only
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only

Hint:

Sociological obstacles are those related to behavior, cultural expectations, and social structure—not physical resources.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Let’s analyze the provided options through a sociological lens: (A) Absence of infrastructure: This is predominantly an issue of logistics and administration, rather than sociology. (B) Absence of parental support: This reflects underlying cultural and societal values, thus falling within the sociological domain. (C) Misconduct/harassment: This represents a significant sociological challenge impacting both safety and morale. (D) A social structure dominated by males: This is a quintessential sociological impediment stemming from patriarchal systems. [ \boxed{\text{Correct Option: (D)}} ]