Assignment Task:
Which of the following questions would a critical sociologist ask when thinking about the NCAA, the governing body of college sports? Group of answer choices Why do college basketball and football athletes assume the majority of risk in playing, but receive almost nothing in return while coaches and administrators are paid handsomely? Why do student athletes have such amazing graduation rates? How does the NCAA foster an environment that is conducive to learning and academia? How can the NCAA provide more funding and support for coaches and administrators to make their jobs easier? According to sociologist and SJSU alum Dr. Harry Edwards, what is the societal danger in believing the myth that black athletes are physically superior when compared to white athletes? Group of answer choices Black athletes would no longer be motivated to train and practice hard because ability is only a function of genetics The myth would prevent children of other races and ethnicities from pursuing sport in a serious way It would allow one to easily believe other socially damaging myths, like the belief that race determines intellectual ability or criminality White athletes could gain a psychological advantage