Venus, Serena, and the women's tennis association: When and where "race" enters

Article Abstract:

Raymond Williams' concept of 'structures of feeling' is used to analyze the way racism shapes the feelings, beliefs, and practices of Whites as evident in dominant fan, player, administrator, and media responses to tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams. The analysis surrounding the Williams sisters additionally demonstrates the limits of symbolic inclusion as these liberal white gestures frequently cover the discursive forces that sustain racial injury and inequality.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Women tennis players, Racism

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A farewell to remember: Interrogating the Nancy Lopez Farewell Tour

Article Abstract:

The Nancy Lopez's farewell tour held between June and October 2002 is studied as presented in the print media at that time. The examination of the Nancy Lopez tour suggests the adaptability of whiteness depicts that racial constructs adapt to different people at different times depending on the particular time and place.

Evaluation, Appreciation, Golfers, Lopez, Nancy

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"Stacking" in Major League Baseball: a multivariate analysis

Article Abstract:

Discrimination in professional baseball is analyzed, focusing on the absence of minority players from the infield positions. It is posited that speed is the only mitigating factor between race and prominent field positions; remaining variances can continue to be attributed to discrimination.

Human resource management, Social policy, Race relations, Baseball, Baseball players, Major League Baseball Players Association

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