Sports reflect patterns of social inequality in society, since some are so expensive that they exclude all but the relatively wealthy. Sports define relationships in terms of statuses and roles and subsequent role performance. Sports consist of a social world of meaningful symbols and signs. Sociology of North American Sport . It binds the community of believers together.
Religion helps maintain the social order.
It reinforces the norms and values of society. Religion provides meaning, gives answers about the universe. Religion provides psychological support for important events and in crises. Religion legitimates the social inequities in societies. Religion benefits the dominant group.