Racial Prejudice
Which answer is NOT a result of bias
a) unequal treatment
b) limited opportunities
c) lack of proper resources
d) the reinforcement of harmful stereotypes
c) lack of proper resources
What athletes face unequal access to resources, funding, and opportunities compared to their counterparts? (the answer is very general)
female athletes
what is disability? (try to answer this the best you can)
Disability refers to someone who has a physical, sensory or learning impairment which is long term and has an adverse affect on their ability to carry out normal day to day activities.
what does the word socio-economic refer to?
used to describe the differences between groups of people relating to their social class and financial situation.
what group faced exclusion and marginalization? (they were denied participation in organized sports events and faced cultural appropriation)
The Indigenous community
What is NOT an example of an empowered athlete?
a) learning more about a sport
b) being inclusive with teammates (passing the ball)
c) attending practices occasionally
c) attending practices occasionally
why are persons with disabilities generally excluded from education, employment and community life?
answer: Due to stigma. Persons with disabilities face societal barriers that evoke inaccurate perceptions and discrimination.
Was born in Serbia during a time of war and poverty, which athlete is this?
a) Ronaldo
b) Novak
c) Mike Tyson
b) Novak
are these examples of activism or progress?
athlete-led initiatives and anti-racism campaigns
answer: activism
which IS an example of gender-based restricions
a) shorter seasons
b) smaller fan base
c) higher money prize
a) shorter seasons
true or false:
as part of one of the barriers to participation, a problem disabled people face is not having high quality equipment (ex. leather basketballs or fibreglass hockey sticks)
false:
the answer is not having adaptive equipment like wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, crutches, prosthetic devices, etc.
what is systemic discrimination?
Systemic discrimination in sport refers to the ways in which policies, practices, and cultures within sports organizations can exclude or disadvantage certain groups of people.
Racial prejudice manifests in various forms, name one.
a) including racial slurs
b)discriminatory treatment
c) racial profiling
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Common biases include the perception that women are less _______ capable or that certain sports are more suitable for one ______ over the other.
a) physically
b) gender
Where does the word Paralympic come from? What does it mean?
The word “Paralympic” derives from the Greek preposition “para,” which means beside or alongside, as well as the word “Olympic.”
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Systemic discrimination in sport refers to the ways in which ______, _______, and ______ within sports organizations can exclude or disadvantage certain groups of people.
1) policies
2) practices
3) cultures
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Despite Canada's _________ society, racialized athletes continue to face significant _______________ and barriers to access equal opportunities.
blank #1: multicultural
blank #2: underrepresentation
Empowerment and advocacy efforts promote a more:
a) competitive and hostile environment
b) fun and supportive environment
c) inclusive and equitable environment
c) inclusive and equitable environment
Name the six Paralympic sports that were posted on the slideshow.
1) Wheelchair basketball
2) Wheelchair fencing
3) Wheelchair Rugby
4) Para Ice Hockey
5) Paralympic Track and Field
6) Wheelchair Tennis
provide three reasons how an individuals financial situation affect their ability to play sports?
a)Parents of low-income minority might work longer hours so encouraging a child to pursue their academics is more important as it is seen as a way to a better career.
b)The highly structured sports system in Canada makes access to playing sports more difficult for new Canadians.
c)Children living in poorer communities have less access to properly conditioned community sports facilities
d)Financial instability=less access to resources. People who struggle with finance are at a disadvantage of being able to play sports outside of school.
e)More prone to danger due to inaccessibility to sport equipment and protective gear.