Athlete Identity
The idea that an athlete’s self-worth depends on their performance
What is athletic identity?
Title IX increased women’s participation by enforcing this
What is gender equality in athletics?
The first Black athlete to break MLB’s color barrier.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Athletes use these to shape their brand.
What are social media platforms?
She’s won 23 Grand Slam titles and is known for breaking barriers in women’s tennis and body image representation.
Who is Serena Williams?
When athletes struggle to adjust after retirement, it’s called this crisis.
What is identity foreclosure?
When the media focuses on appearance over performance.
What is objectification?
Unfair stereotyping of athletes based on race.
What is racial profiling?
When an athlete’s online mistake or controversial post leads to public backlash.
What is cancel culture in sports?
Former NFL quarterback who kneeled during the national anthem to protest racial injustice.
Who is Colin Kaepernick?
Balancing multiple identities like 'student,' 'athlete,' and 'friend.
What is role conflict?
This phrase describes the unequal pay and sponsorship opportunities between male and female athletes.
What is the gender pay gap?
Lack of minority coaches and leaders.
What is racial inequity in leadership?
When fans believe everything they see online about an athlete without context.
What is media misrepresentation?
Olympic gymnast who prioritized mental health by stepping back during the 2021 Tokyo Games.
Who is Simone Biles?
Psychological theory on defining self through group membership.
What is social identity theory?
A Sport that challenges gender norms.
What is football, boxing, or weightlifting?
Athletes use sports to protest racial injustice.
What is the Black Power movement/kneeling?
Name three athletes that were discussed in the documentary "The Money Game"
Jayden Daniels, Angel Reese, Flau'jae Johnson, Livvy Dunne, Alia Armstrong, and Trace Young.
NBA superstar known for “The Decision,” social activism, and building a school for kids in Akron.
Who is LeBron James?
Redefining one’s sense of self after injury or career end.
What is identity reconstruction?
Debate around gender identity inclusion centers on this.
What is transgender athlete participation?
When athletes of color are expected to “speak for their entire race” after major events, it reflects this unfair social pressure.
What is tokenism in sports?
Male sports get more coverage than female sports.
What is media disparity?
Soccer icon and equal pay advocate who helped lead the U.S. Women’s National Team to victory.
Who is Megan Rapinoe?