Rojek (1983) Emancipation and demoralization: contrasting approaches in the sociology of leisure

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Emancipation and demoralization: contrasting approaches in the sociology of leisure

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CONTRIBUTORS:

Author:

Rojek, C. (Nottingham Trent University)

JOURNAL:

Leisure Studies, 2(1), 83 - 96.

YEAR:

1983

PUB TYPE:

Journal Article

SUBJECT(S):

Leisure; sociology; values; emancipation; ethics; theory; recreation; research

DISCIPLINE:

No discipline assigned

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https://secure.sportquest.com/su.cfm?articleno=130692&title=130692

LANGUAGE:

English

PUB ID:

103-338-467 (Last edited on 2002/05/15 20:45:57 GMT-6)

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ABSTRACT:
While emancipation and demoralization are two contrasting approaches underlying leisure studies, a third approach has also been discussed. This approach states that leisure is to be studied in its own right and not as a residual concept from other areas. Certainly more research is required with respect to the history of leisure before an appropriate theory of leisure can accrue. Reviews two contrasting approaches underlying leisure studies. Suggests that emancipation implies that leisure will enable people to become free, while demoralization implies that leisure creates and satisfies false needs in a demoralized society. Identifies a third approach which examines leisure in its own right and not as a subset of work. Calls for a reinterpretation of the history of leisure before an adequate theory of leisure can develop.

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