African American Studies (Sports)- “Hey Stud: Race, Sex, and Sports”
In a minimum of two pages in essay format using paragraphs answer the following questions:
1.) First Impressions-What parts of the reading(s) did you find surprising, puzzling, useful, new, already knew, and interesting?
2.) Essential Message
3.) How does the intersection of sport and race plays out in the sexualization of the sporting role of African American male athletes? Name and explain the three factors that are the basis for this argument.
4.) What role(s) does the media, sport, and race play as these impact the public persona of African American male athletes in high-profile sports?
5.) What are some recommendations for ending the negative images of African American male athletes? Do you have any further suggestions for stopping this recurring cycle?
6.) Points of Agreement/Dissension
7.) Significance for African American culture and sports
8.) Summary/Closing