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R a c e R a c e
Gender
A n d A n d
s p o r t s Essential HARRIS s p o r t s
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and Race

Becoming a famous coach or athlete might seem like the epitome of the
American dream. No matter your race or background, enough talent and
drive should get you to the big time, right? But the playing field is not really
that level. Minorities are often passed over for prestigious coaching positions. in Sports
Black athletes are described as “naturally gifted” while white athletes are
praised for their hard work. And universities make billions off their sports
teams even as players—most of them minorities—collect fleeting benefits.

In the Race and Sports series, examine the systemic biases in sports for Gender and race In Sports
yourself and consider what they mean for American society.

books in this set

FIGHTING STEREOTYPES IN SPORTS

GENDER AND RACE IN SPORTS

POLITICS AND PROTEST IN SPORTS

RACE AND COLLEGE SPORTS

RACE AND SPORTS MANAGEMENT

RACE IN SPORTS MEDIA COVERAGE

I SBN 978-1-5321-1670-4
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B y Duchess Harris , jd , phd
with Ka te Conley
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