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|a GV351 .M37 2011_MartinezChristinaM |2 BU-Local |
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|a Martinez, Christina M.. |
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|a Experiences of the white minority athlete |h [electronic resource]. |
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|a Miami, Fla. : |b Barry University, |c 2011. |
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|a vi, 99 leaves ; |c 28 cm |
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|a Barry University Theses -- School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences. |
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|a Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2011. |
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|a Includes bibliographical references (leaves 91-99). |
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|a Copyright Christina M. Martinez.Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder. |
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|a White minority status within sport is a relatively new phenomenon that is a byproduct of the civil rights movement. Black Americans previously barred from most organized sports were given opportunities that have resulted in their numerical dominance in several popular sports. While there has been extensive research conducted on the experiences of Blacks and other minorities within American society, there have been virtually no studies conducted within the sub-culture of sport on the White minority experience. Research in this area is important to coaches and athletic administrators seeking to create integrated teams that function cohesively while minimizing potential ideological barriers associated with race. The literature indicates that while sports have become integrated there are still persistent racial stereotypes that impact cultural perceptions related to athleticism, intelligence and specific positions within sports. These stereotypes are culturally reinforced by such films as White Men Can 7 Jump (1992) and Remember the Titans (2000). The purpose of this study, then, was to explore the White athlete’s experience within Black dominated sports. To achieve this goal, eight in-depth phenomenological interviews were conducted with former or current White collegiate athletes, who were members of predominately black teams in NCAA Division I and Division II schools. The interview data was transcribed and organized into themes and sub-themes that emerged from the reflections of eight participants. The results were grouped into four distinct thematic categories: Stereotyping was a common theme among all the participants, and they linked it to both coaching perceptions and positional expectations. Many also admitted to self-stereotyping when it came to themselves as White athletes as well holding stereotypes toward their Black teammates. Social Whiteness was another theme that emerged from the interviews, lt symbolized the common perception among these athletes that racial distinctions were more noticeable in social situations. Acceptance was the third theme that was drawn from the data. All the participants indicated that overcoming athletic stereotypes associated with being White (i.e. less athletic) was critical toward both their own self-worth and to being accepted by their teammates. Finally, the Team as Family was a common theme among the co-participants. The males in particular referred to their team as “a band of brothers." This familial atmosphere was established as the result of a multi-stage process that to some degree mitigated the potential negative impact of stereotypes. Recommendations included the need for coaches and administrators to recognize that stereotypes still exist and to proactively initiate a process of dialog and education to better facilitate team cohesion and peak performance. |
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|a Electronic reproduction. |c Barry University, |d 2020. |f (Barry University Digital Collections) |n Mode of access: World Wide Web. |n System requirements: Internet connectivity; Web browser software. |
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|a Barry University Archives and Special Collections. |
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|a College athletes |x United States. |
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|a Minorities in sports |x United States. |
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|a Stereotypes (Social psychology). |
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|a College sports |x United States. |
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|u http://sobekcmsrv.barrynet.barry.edu/AA00001718/00001 |y Click here for full text |
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