Deck 5: Race

Question 1

Define race, ethnicity, and culture, and discuss the differences among them.

Answer 1

Answer will vary.

Question 2

List and describe three of the macro-level factors influencing race in sport organizations.

Answer 2

Answer will vary.

Question 3

From a _____ perspective, racism is built into the laws, health care provision, educational opportunities, and religious institutions, among others.

A) Implicit bias
B) Systemic racism
C) Stereotypes
D) Cultural diversity

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Paul Roberson and Fritz Pollard were athlete activists who:

A) Garnered considerable endorsement revenues.
B) Protested human rights abuses.
C) Sought legitimacy through their participation and excellence.
D) Sought to create change through social media.
E) All of the above.

Question 5

According to US Census Bureau estimates, Whites will represent ____ percent of the US population in 2060.

A) 65
B) 57
C) 49
D) 44
E) 38

Question 6

In which sport does the largest discrepancy between the proportion of racial minority players and proportion of racial minority head coaches exist?

A) Women's NCAA basketball
B) Major League Baseball
C) Men's NCAA basketball
D) National Football League

Question 7

In American football, the proportion of racial minorities holding recruiting coordinator positions is higher than the proportion holding offensive or defensive coordinator positions. This pattern is consistent with the:

A) Positional access
B) Occupational segregation
C) Treatment access
D) Organizational culture

Question 8

According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, all of the following are impermissible except:

A) Making employment decisions based on skin color.
B) Assigning tasks based on the employee's race.
C) Making racial slurs or jokes.
D) Creating strategies to make the racial culture of the workplace more inclusive.

Question 9

In many Western countries, people link leadership with Whiteness. This connection is an example of:

A) Stereotypes
B) Affective reactions
C) Prejudice
D) Treatment discrimination

Question 10

Researchers have examined the influence of the NFL's Rooney Rule on the representation of racial minorities. They found that, relative to comparison groups, racial minorities were ________ likely to fill an NFL head coaching vacancy in the post-Rooney era.

A) 10-12 percent less
B) No more or less
C) 5-7 percent more
D) 19-21 percent more
E) 50-52 percent more

Question 11

Relative to job applicants believed to be weakly identified with their race, Whites rate racial minorities who they consider to strongly identify with their race:

A) As a good fit for the workplace.
B) With higher salary recommendations.
C) As a poor fit for the job.
D) As a good prospect for leadership roles.
E) A, B, and D only.

Question 12

According to the text, which of the following factors can influence physical activity rates among different groups.

A) Cultural norms.
B) Support networks.
C) Opportunities to be active in one's community.
D) All of the above.
E) A and B only.

Question 13

Researchers have shown that there are more genetic differences than there are genetic similarities between different racial groups.

Question 14

Based on the definition of minority offered in the book, a numerical minority can still be a social majority.

Question 15

In Premier and Football League clubs, the proportion of Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic coaches is higher than the corresponding proportion of players.

Question 16

In the US, Whites earn the highest median salary of any group.

Question 17

Researchers have shown that Internet search keywords, including those of racial slurs, are predictive of voting patterns.

Question 18

Researchers have shown that a pro-diversity culture improves work attitudes of racial minorities but not other employees.

Question 19

Researchers have shown that as racial identity increases, so too does one's experiences with perceived discrimination.

Question 20

Racial minorities have higher occupational turnover intentions than do Whites.