Title

White College Students' Explanations of White (and Black) Athletic Performance: A Qualitative Investigation of White College Students

Authors

Authors

C. K. Harrison; S. M. Lawrence;S. J. Bukstein

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Sociol. Sport J.

Keywords

MEN CANT JUMP; RACIAL STEREOTYPES; SPORT; THREAT; GENDER; POWER; RACE; Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism; Sociology; Sport Sciences

Abstract

While the sport sociology community has had a long-running conversation about the relationship between athletes' success and race, there are few empirical investigations of individuals' attitudes regarding the connection of race and athletic performance. This study on White college students' explanations of White (and African American) athleticism attempts to push this discussion of race and sport. Using a qualitative, open-ended question we elicited explanations from White college students about athletic performance. Findings revealed that White students explained White athleticism through discussions of African American athleticism. In addition, White student participants avoided biological explanations regarding White athletes' success.

Journal Title

Sociology of Sport Journal

Volume

28

Issue/Number

3

Publication Date

1-1-2011

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

347

Last Page

361

WOS Identifier

WOS:000296504700005

ISSN

0741-1235

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