Reminder:  Exam #2 is Monday!  Be prepared to answer one of the following essay questions:

Answer one of the following essays.




1. Recent research in biology and genetics has led to the conclusion that the concept of race has no biological validity. Explain what this means, why it is so difficult for many people to accept, and how race is different from ethnicity.



2. The author outlines a sociological hypothesis for explaining the achievements of black male athletes in certain sports. Identify the main points in his explanation and indicate whether you think the hypothesis is reasonable or naïve.



3. Why are most people surprised when they are told that blacks are seriously underrepresented in most amateur and professional sports? What factors account for this underrepresentation?