Student athletes and discrimination

Types of discrimination

• Gender discrimination
• Race discrimination
• Sexual Preference
• "Dumb jock" stereotype

Gender discrimination

• "The essence of Title IX helps ensure that institutions are free of gender-based discrimination and harassment across all programs."
• "However, gender stereotypes do not leave the mind of public, spectators and female participants."
• International Journal of Business and Social Science

Race Discrimination:
Racism and Stereotyping on Campus: Experiences of African American Male Student-Athletes

"Reported cases of racially charged occurrences continue on college campuses. With “Blackface” party incidents and “noose” hangings making news at numerous universities all over the country, African American students at predominantly White institutions (PWIs) may face challenges beyond the academic scope of tests, papers, and projects."

LGBTQ

• Gay athletes face discrimination from coaches
• Ex: Mike Rice, coach for Rutgers men's basketball

"Dumb-jock" Stereotypes
Racism and Stereotyping on Campus: Experiences of African American Male Student Athletes

Society of Sport Journal
"Beliefs about intelligence, academic integrity, and academic competitiveness among male college student-athletes, as well as assumptions about intelligence, academic preparation, style of play, competitiveness, physical superiority, athletic ability, and mental temperament in
African American athletes, were investigated."

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• College students
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