Race, Sports and Media

3 Credits

This course examines the relationship of sports and media and how it reinforces social values and sometimes challenges social norms. It also spotlights issues involving sports, race, gender, religion, sex and sexuality; how matters related to race, criminal justice, politics, patriotism, militarism, etc., affect mass perceptions of athletes; and stories of athletes who not only have overcome adversity, but also used their public role to advocate for broader social justice and self-determination.