Minorities in Sport
These are people from groups that have been treated unfairly because of their race or ethnicity.
What are racial or ethnic minorities?
This is the main reason why many racial minorities can't play certain sports.
What are financial barriers?
This stereotype says African Americans are naturally better at sports that need speed or strength.
What is the stereotype of athletic superiority?
This factor can limit minority participation in certain sports, as they may not have access to the necessary training or facilities.
What is lack of resources?
This is when sports organizations create rules that unfairly treat racial minorities.
What is institutional racism?
This is when people from different racial or ethnic backgrounds are either included or left out of sports.
What is racial or ethnic integration?
These social beliefs can stop minorities from playing some sports, like what people think they should play.
What are cultural barriers?
This stereotype says that white people are better at sports like tennis and golf because they are smarter.
What is the stereotype of intellectual superiority?
This is why minorities are less common in sports like tennis and golf.
What is the high cost of those sports?
This is when minorities are kept out of sports teams or opportunities because of their race or ethnicity.
What is racial exclusion?
This is treating someone unfairly because of their race or ethnicity.
What is racism?
This happens when minorities are not allowed to play certain sports or are pushed into certain sports.
What is racial exclusion or overrepresentation?
This stereotype says that minorities are less intelligent and can't succeed in sports that require thinking.
What is the stereotype of intellectual inferiority?
This is the idea that the number of minority athletes in a sport should match the number of minorities in society.
What is racial representation?
This is when sports organizations don't mean to be racist but still treat minorities unfairly.
What is unintentional racism?
This African American broke the color barrier in baseball in 1947.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This idea wrongly says that some races are better at certain sports, like African Americans in basketball.
What is racial stereotyping?
This stereotype makes people believe that minorities can't play sports like tennis, golf, or swimming.
What is the stereotype of limited talent?
This group is seen more in sports like basketball and football because of racial stereotypes.
Who are African Americans?
This group of people have been left out of many sports throughout history.
Who are Native Americans?
This was a rule that kept African Americans from playing in professional sports until the 20th century.
What is the color barrier?
This is when people from racial minorities are discouraged or not allowed to play certain sports due to stereotypes about their abilities.
What is racial discrimination?
This stereotype says minorities are more violent and aggressive in sports.
What is the stereotype of aggression?
This group is not seen as much in coaching or management jobs in sports.
Who are racial or ethnic minorities?
This is when sports systems unknowingly hurt racial minorities, even if they don't mean to.
What is unintentional racism?