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S204 Sociology Lesson 9: Race & Ethnicity in Sports (Racial Ideology,…
S204 Sociology Lesson 9: Race & Ethnicity in Sports
What is Race & Ethnicity?
RACE
Is defined as a category of people regarded as socially distinct because they share genetically transmitted traits believed to be important by people with power & influence in a society. (Coakley, 2006)
ETHNICITY
Is taken from the Greek work
ethnos
, which is translated as people or nation. (Grant, 2006). It may be defined as the cultural heritage of a particular group of people. (Coakley, 2006)
Racial Ideology
Mainly developed in 1700s by white Europeans exploring & colonising territories. This includes some of the following beliefs:
Coloured people were driven by brawn, instincts & impulse
Blacks were pagans
Not white - primitive, abnormal deviant.
Defined as an inter-related set of ideas that people use to give meaning to skin colour & to evaluate people in terms of racial classification
Racial ideology in Sports today
Certain races/ ethnic groups are genetically-wired to perform better at specific sports
Sports ticket to better life
Physical factors more important social/ cultural factors
Effects on Sport participation
Over-representation or under-representation by ethnic minorities, based on percentage of overall population
"Stacking" - disproportionate concentration of ethnic minorities in one position.
Challenges of Racial ideology
Dealing with & Managing racial & ethnic diversity in sports
Eliminating Racial & Ethnic exclusion in sport participation.
Integrating positions of power in sport organisations
Possible Solution (EXAMPLE) of racial ideology
Anti-racism campaigns
Public talks by celebrities/ role models
Education in schools
Practice meritocracy & egalitarianism
Consequences (EXAMPLE) of racial ideology
Lesser/ unequal opportunities for the minority race
Limit the pool of talented athletes
Participation in sport may decline
Different races will be segregated & racial slurs may occur