COMM DB WEEK 3
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1. What is intergroup contact theory? Define it and describe its potential relationship to race relations. The intergroup contact theory objective is to lessen bias between different racial groups through efficient intergroup contact. This theory is designed to improve relationships between groups by facilitating contact. This gives people from different backgrounds a wider viewpoint and a deeper understanding of topics they might not come across in their daily lives. 3
2. How is mediated intergroup interaction facilitated by cultural voyeurism? How might a cultural voyeur use sports media content? Mediated intergroup interaction is facilitated by cultural voyeurism, providing a window into different cultures. Someone's interest in or identification with different cultures is what stimulates this process. Sports media can be used by cultural voyeurs to watch or listen to content that helps them understand and gain insight into different cultures or subcultures. 3. John Carvalho (2014) and James Rada (2005) argue that sports media has not outgrown its history of racism. Why do they come to this conclusion? Explain their reasoning. In their research, John Carvalho (2014) and James Rada (2005) argue that sports media has not outgrown its history of racism. Their conclusion is based on the discovery of continuous racial bias within sports media. They argue that the unfair treatment African Americans receive, both on and off the field, is significantly higher than that of white athletes. Also, they find that sports media announcers often create negative images of African American athletes, describing them in ways that contribute to unfair stereotypes. Carvalho and Rada point out that African American athletes are often depicted as genetically gifted, while white athletes are described as hard-
working and intelligent. These cases form the foundation of their statement in connection with the continuation of racial bias in sports media.
4. How have most sports media contextualized or framed Colin Kaepernick’s protest during the National Anthem? What do the findings from Jonathan Intravia and colleagues (2018) tell us about the protests during the National Anthem?
Many sports media view Colin Kaepernick’s protest during the national anthem as a divisive issue. They point out that the action he took is disrespectful to the nation. It involves questions of
patriotism and the appropriateness of protest in sports. Jonathan Intravia and colleagues (2018) were trying to convey that the survey they conducted shows that black respondents mostly disagreed with the punishment for protesting players, but non-black respondents were more likely to support the idea of punishment. This shows the rooted racial divide in attitudes toward protest and the racial bias in American society.
5. In your opinion, was Colin Kaepernick’s protest un-American? Did it worsen race relations in America?
In my opinion, I would not say Colin Kaepernick's protest was un-American. I don't think that was his primary intention in protesting in the first place. I genuinely believe he wanted to pull public attention to issues in the country, including those affecting minorities, racism, and discrimination. I don't think it would worsen race relations in America for those who are supportive of the racism issues. People who recognize these issues might be more likely to understand why Colin Kaepernick took such action.
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