Kin Ch 12

Which of the following is not true? Blacks are overrepresented in baseball. In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. In the 1950s, African Americans' sport participation percentages matched their population percentages.

Blacks are overrepresented in baseball.

Which of the following patterns has not been attributed to the practice of stacking by race? Placekickers being mainly foreign. Pitchers and catchers being mainly white. Quarterbacks, centers, and offensive linemen being mainly white. Running backs, wide receivers, and outfielders being mainly black.

Placekickers being mainly foreign

Which of the following statements is false? Race and ethnicity are the same characteristic. The "one-drop rule" determines a person's ethnicity. Race is determined by heredity. Ethnicity is determined by environment.

Race and ethnicity are the same characteristic.

What is ethnicity?

The cultural heritage of a group

Which of the following could be an instance of "stacking"?

a black outfielder in baseball

Male Latino and Hispanic athletes are recognized most for their participation in which of the following?

baseball and soccer

African Americans dominate in basketball, football, and track and field because of

cultural influence and opportunity

African Americans are better at some sports due to biology.

false

The term race means the same thing across all cultures.

false

Which is NOT one of the reasons why African- American females face double jeopardy in the world of sports?

they lack the talent

Ethnicity= Cultural heritage arising from social customs of a group of people.

true

Pro sport is not a realistic career goal for minority athletes.

true

The Racial and Gender report card was developed by Dr. Richard Lapchick.

true

There is still resistance to changing the names of Native American mascots.

true

Overall, at most levels of competition, sport in the United States is dominated by

whites