Question

What stereotypes in sport can be attached to Black-Americans? Latinos? Asians? Native-Americans? List some for each group. How do these characteristics affect these groups’ ability to obtain leadership positions in sport?

Answer 1

Stereotypes of sports can be attached to black Americans are as follows:

·       Black Americans should play body contact games

·       Athletics and basketball are suitable games for them

·       They have leadership qualities as most of the sports teams are led by Black Americans

·       They can influence players properly

Stereotypes of sports which can be attached for Latinos are mentioned below:

·       Latinos can only play volleyball or basket ball

·       Latino athlete can never become a sports hero

·       Latinos are not financially effective to participate in sports

Sport stereotypes about Asians are described below

·       Asians are smart and competent in the sports arena

·       Asians do not have sufficient knowledge about hygiene factors in sports

·       Asians cannot reach to the position of sports executives

Prevalence of sports stereotypes among native Americans

·       Native Americans lack sports leadership quality

·       Native Americans are primitive by mentality as they find sports mascot to be offensive

·       Participation of Native Americans in sports is very few

The aforesaid characteristics have made it clear that black Americans are the rulers of American sports arena. Thus, most of them hold executive and leadership positions in various sports teams in America because of their understanding of gaming capability and sports leadership quality.