In class on November 10th we discussed race and ethnicity in sport and if it was important for sport. In Coakley’s text on pages 293-300, he discusses the participation in sport among the races. He discusses sport participation of African Americans, Native Americans, and Latin Americans. He talks about how each race in underrepresented in sports. Not many people recognized that African Americans are underrepresented in sports because they are seen in popular sports such as basketball and football but if it weren’t for these sports, they would hardly be represented at all. But we need to realize how important it is for people of different races to be represented in sports because it helps with globalization and receives a larger fan base.
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| "Sport can be the stepping-stone to building a united and cohesive society." |
In the article she talks about the need for sport in Australia. Sport can be used as a vehicle for communication; it helps bring diverse people closer and gives them common ground to communicate on. Sport can be the stepping-stone to building a united and cohesive society. Sport has the power to bring people of all different races and bring them together. Whether your cheering for the athlete or the team, it gives people common ground for communication. The more diverse we come, the closer we become to accepting everyone regardless or race or ethnicity.
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