Ethnicity Flashcards
1
Q
Define race
A
The physical characteristics of an individual
2
Q
Define racism
A
Beliefs that races have distinct hereditory characteristics that lead to an intrinsic superiority in some races
3
Q
Define ethnic groups
A
People who have racial, religious, or linguistic traits in common
4
Q
Define stacking
A
A term used as an illustration of possible racism in sport
5
Q
Give an example of channelling in sport
A
Asians channelled away from football and into cricket
6
Q
Give 5 barriers to participation in ethnicity
A
- Fewer role models
- Fear of rejection
- Lack of minorities in higher positions
- Language barriers
- Conflict with religious/cultural observances (Muslim clothing)
7
Q
Give 4 solutions to these barriers (ethnicity)
A
- Educate on the effects of stereotyping
- Train more minority coaches
- Severely punishing racial abuse
- Campaigns against racism
8
Q
What is stacking used for
A
To highlight the lack of team captains from ethnic minorities based on the stereotypical assumptions.
