댄스스포츠 경기는 공정한가?: 능력주의 관점에서

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to look at Dancesport from the perspective of meritocracy and critically examine whether the athletes behavior and process toward victory are fair, and whether Dancesport is a feasible place for meritocracy, where athletes can be rewarded as much as they try. To do so, I first summarize the concept of meritocracy by reviewing the domestic and international literature on meritocracy. Next, by examining the veil of ignorance presented by philosopher John Rawls, w e seek t he meaning of fairness in sports, Based on t his, I w ould l ike to use it as a n analysis frame f or w hether Dancesport is fair. Finally, I wanted to look at the relationship between meritocracy and Dancesport, and critically examine whether meritocracy is realized where athletes can be rewarded for their efforts. Beauty is clearly an important factor in Dancesport, but it can never be justified as a decisive factor in success. Dance sports should seek an environment in which individual efforts and skills, not external talents of athletes, can be recognized as they are, so that meritocracy can be expressed. These efforts are dignity and respect for the athletes who have devoted their passion for sports, and I argue that only when a Dancesport in which meritocracy is expressed is completed can we take a step closer to a fair sport.