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FORMS OF LEISURE
MASS MEDIA
Refers to the ways through which information is circulated in the community in the world. It includes electronic media like newspapers, magazines, pamphlets and brochures.
ASSESS THE ROLE OF THE MASS MEDIA AS A FORM OF LEISURE ACTIVITY OR ENJOYMENT OF LEISURE
Positive
However the following are the disadvantages of mass media today;
SPORTS AS A CASE STUDY OF LEISURE INDUSTRY
Sports can be defined as a physical activity in which people compete against each other, sports activities include running, racing, football, rugby, wrestling in the school curriculum activities.
Advantages of Sports
Disadvantages of Sports
Today, there is steady rise of professionalism, which has introduced an element of money. The motive of sports is no longer entertainment and relaxation but money.
DRINKING ALCOHOL AS A FORM OF LEISURE ACTIVITY
Alcoholism can be defined as the medical condition of being an alcoholic. Alcoholism involves the taking of alcohol and spirits that are stimulating and can lead to addiction. Examples of alcohol include beer, waragi, wines and many others.
REASONS/CAUSES OF DRINKING ALCOHOL/WINE
DANGERS OF ALCOHOL TO AN INDIVIDUAL
DANGERS OF ALCOHOL TO THE FAMILY AND SOCIETY
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO ALCOHOLISM
THE BIBLICAL TEACHING ABOUT ALCOHOL
The bible has both positive and negative attitudes towards drinking alcohol. All Christians condemn excessive drinking of alcohol. However, some church sects such as the protestant fundamentalists (Balokole) condemn drinking alcohol completely.
Positive Attitude (In Support)
Negative Attitude (Not in Support)
SMOKING
This is a practice common among old people and the youths who do it with intentions of being considered old. The practice of smoking was very common in traditional Africa and it was common among cattle keeping communities such as the Banyarwanda, Banyankole and many others
CAUSES/ REASONS FOR SMOKING
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USE OF TOBACCO/ADVANTAGES OF SMOKING
DANGERS/ DISADVANTAGES OF SMOKING
SOLUTIONS TO THE PRACTICE
DRUG ABUSE
Drug abuse drug abuse refers to the misuse of drugs. A drug is anything that can change the body chemistry. During abuse involves taking drugs beyond their required dosage, changing the state drugs, taking expired drugs and many others.
TYPES OF DRUGS
EFFECTS OF DRUGS
Positive Effects
Negative Impacts
SOLUTIONS
GAMBLING
Gambling can be defined as a practice of playing any game for money, whose results remain guess work to all people taking part in the game. It involves betting money or any property on a given game predicting the out -come results. It is based on probability and risks at the expense of one who profit out of it. Examples of games for gambling include playing cards (matatu), ludo, predicting the scores of a football game and many others
CAUSES OF GAMBLING
DISADVANTAGES OF GAMBLING
BEAUTY CONTEST AND VARIETY SHOWS AS LEISURE ACTIVITIES
These are gaining prominence in the modern society both on the local and international scene. It is becoming a major leisure activity in today’s modern societies.
ARGUMENTS OF BEAUTY CONTESTS AND FASHIONS
DISADVANTAGES
SIMILARITIES BETWEEN TRADITIONAL ATTITUDES AND CHRISTIAN ATTITUDES TOWARDS LEISURE
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AFRICAN TRADITIONAL SOCIETY AND CHRISTIAN ATTITUDES TOWARDS LEISURE TIME