Why are sports movies and TV shows so popular? How do they reflect the influence sports have on society and vice versa? Finally, how have sports movies and TV shows reinforced and/or challenged concepts like hegemonic masculinity, racism, classism, nationalism, and/or meritocracy? Be sure to offer specific examples to support your points. Limit: 13 responses
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Power & Price of Sports Blog 10, Question 2 (April 26)
Are the physical and mental tolls that professional sports take on athletes simply the cost of competing at the highest level? Is the physical and mental health and well-being of athletes something that should concern fans? Are owners and league officials doing enough to protect and help athletes, or are they primarily concerned about the bottom line (making money)? Limit: 13 responses
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Sports, Nationalism & Patriotism Blog 9, Question 1 (April 19)
Why are sports, nationalism, patriotism, and militarism so connected – and should they be? What purpose does it serve to play the national anthem or display the American flag at sporting events? Should overt displays of nationalism, patriotism, and militarism be removed from sports within the United States? Be sure to offer specific examples to support your points. Limit: 13 responses
Sports, Nationalism & Patriotism Blog 9, Question 2 (April 19)
What role do sports play in uniting people after national tragedies or in times of hardship? Discuss at least three historical examples that support your response. Limit: 13 responses
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Race, Ethnicity, Labor & Power in Sports Blog 8, Question 1 (April 12)
What are some of the ways that professional sports have promoted diversity and inclusion, particularly related to race and ethnicity? How successful have those efforts been? And what more can be done to promote diversity and inclusion in coaching, management, and ownership? Be sure to offer specific examples to support your points. Limit: 13 responses
Athletes & Activism Blog 8, Question 2 (April 12)
How have athletes used their platform to advocate for social causes? How have sports leagues, journalists, and fans responded to athlete activism? And can athlete activism lead to social change? To support your answer, include specific examples. Limit: 13 responses
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Gender & Sexuality in Sports Blog 7, Question 1 (April 5)
Over the years, how have sports reflected and reinforced traditional binary understandings of biological sex (male/female) and gender (masculinity/femininity)? How influential are sports and athletes in shaping social views on sexuality and gender? Be sure to offer specific examples to support your points. Limit: 9 responses
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