Social
There is a perception among some sections of western society that full-contact sports are barbaric, prone to sporting violence, thuggery, and tend to cause injuries. In the United States, this has led to the phenomenon of the soccer mom and a general increase in sports with less contact. There is a predicted trend away from participation in non-contact sports. Full contact however is seen as a major component in some sports with tackling, such as rugby and American football. It is also prevalent in rugby union in the guise of rucks and mauls and is unlikely to be ever removed. It can also be seen in American Football with "blocking", which is also unlikely to be removed.
In some societies, contact in sports can have an influence on the attitudes of sex roles.
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