According to Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, how has racism changed in America? Be sure to discuss how racism is defined and what is meant by the terms Jim Crow Racism and Color-blind Racism. What evidence do we have of the continuing significance of race in sports? Cite one example. What evidence do we have that race has declined in significance in the world of sports? Cite one example. In your opinion, do sports serve as a model for positive race relations in the U.S.? Defend your answer.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Exam 2
In case you missed the in-class review......
Here are some concepts to focus on as you prepare for exam #2.
Deviance
Formal and informal norms
Title IX
Government involvement in sports
Race
Ethnicity
Minority
Social Class
Media and "re-presentations" of sports
Politics
Power
Authority
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Here are some concepts to focus on as you prepare for exam #2.
Deviance
Formal and informal norms
Title IX
Government involvement in sports
Race
Ethnicity
Minority
Social Class
Media and "re-presentations" of sports
Politics
Power
Authority
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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?
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?
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Exam #2
Exam #2 will cover chapters 6, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 13. You should also be familiar with the article by Harry Edwards and Dr. Naison's talk about The Rat that Got Away. The exam will consist of 50 multiple choice questions and one essay. You will have three essays to choose from. All of the essays will focus on the issue race and sports.
Important Announcements
Please read chapter 13 for class tomorrow.
The second exam is NOT tomorrow. The exam is Monday, November 29, 2010.
Reminder: The first draft of the final research paper is due Wednesday, November 24, 2010.
See you in class!
The second exam is NOT tomorrow. The exam is Monday, November 29, 2010.
Reminder: The first draft of the final research paper is due Wednesday, November 24, 2010.
See you in class!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Gender and sports
From Tim McCormack
Those of you writing about gender and sports for your projects should definitely read this article. An international perspective might be a good thing to add to any project.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/18/sports/18SAUDISPORTS.html?ref=sports
Of course if you are in need of performance points, you should comment thoroughly below.
Those of you writing about gender and sports for your projects should definitely read this article. An international perspective might be a good thing to add to any project.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/18/sports/18SAUDISPORTS.html?ref=sports
Of course if you are in need of performance points, you should comment thoroughly below.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
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