"ATHLETICISM"
If you watched sports telecasts and had come from another culture (but comprehended English), you would think the word "athleticism" means "Black Guy".
In the last ten years, I've heard one announcer use the term in describing a White Guy. That was this year (Of course, it was in an SEC game.)
Before that? Well, can you say "John Havlicek?"
Even compliments can reflect racial biases.
posted by UMRBlog @ 04:14
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7 Comments:
Remember when the head of the Philly NAACP ripped on McNabb for "acting white" (probably not a direct quote) by being more of a pocket passer than the scrambler he was earlier in his career. What the heck was that about? Have a good Thanksgiving Mr. C!
Look at that little monkey run!
Wes Welker or even more "old school" Tim Dwight the IOWA white speed demon .
Someone actually published a story several years back where they noted that sportscasters more frequently describe black athletes in terms of their physique and athleticism (i.e. Ty Lawson is so fast, Gerald Henderson is so strong) but describe white athletes in terms of their "smarts" and work ethic (Tyler Hansbrough's will exceeds his skill)
The dance around political correctness, racial quotas, and genetic realities ... leads to obvious observations being referred to in rather twisted language.
"White Men Can't Jump" is more reality than racial bias, and is acceptable phrasing. "Black Men Can Jump" might sound racist, to many.
Jimmy the Greek wants to join this discussion, but he doesnt have wireless underground.
I didn't know you had a CNNSI column
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/luke_winn/11/28/duke.uconn/index.html
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