SOC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 28: Physical Fitness, Sexual Objectification, Heterosexuality
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Student athletes are amongst the most exploited workers in the world. Ncaa made an estimated million in the year of 2015, yet only an average of million dollars was spent on ncaa athletes (this includes scholarships or full rides ) Harry edwards argues that black athletes are the preferred workers in. Black athletes more than likely come from disadvantaged backgrounds and coaches/staff exploit this aspect using sport as an opportunity of a lifetime. Sport can be seen as this american dream or rags to riches story. The average number of black players in the nfl is 67% The average number of black players in the nba is 74% Brooks argues that natural athletic ability is often a catalyst as to why blacks make up a disproportionate number in the nba, which is a huge number 75% There is the stereotype that black men are superior athletes and have.
