Sport and Race Flashcards
What are two examples of Denial of access?
Tiger woods not being able to play on the Georgia golf course until 1997
1970 “Honorary Whites” All blacks tour of South Africa
Sport Race Stereotypes
Blacks unable to swim “water closes pores of skin and they can’t get rid of carbon dioxide … therefore they sink”
Sport and Racial representation
“blacks are closer to beasts and animals interms of genetic, physical and anatomical make up
what is Stacking?
“positional segregation based on social factors vs skills performance”
eg Playing different positions because of their race (NFL)
Difference between White and black athletes
White = intelligent, discipline
Black athletes = entertaining flashy
Entine meaning
The genetics natural talent debate
- genetics plays a big role in sports and the success of sports
“black athletes do have a genetic edge”
“you can’t defy science… Black athletes proud that god is on their side”
Entine’s Evidence
- early childhood development, motor skills
- more fast twitch muscle fibres
- black jumping ability
Black athletes have a tougher upbringing
Quote about sprinting
1/8 people in the world are “Black” but 70% of top results are held by runners of African origin
What is the definition for race
“grouping in which results from the practice of classifying others by physical characteristics rather than their ability or disposition
Biological Determinism
Biology determines human behaviour and explains complex psychological and social phenomena
Social construction
Race is socially and historically constructed concepts that serve particular interests and reinforces power relation
What colour skin is mutated?
Light skin has evolved through human evolution as it helps to maximise vitamin D. Melanin is a natural sunscreen - dark skin is protected against UVR
Hegemony is a form of what?
a form of power that operates through consent vs coercion
