This article focuses on the systemic racism that is
conducive in the NCAA. This highlights the racial inequality that plagues
Division I sports, most notably of black male student-athletes. Referring to an
earlier report that was conducted, concluded that there was a separate and
unequal educational experience available for these black male athletes. The
normal concept of a university experience is obtaining a degree for future
success, however, these marginalized athletes’ experience towards this degree,
if achieved, “more often is an empty one.” (Grantham,6) These athletes are
unable to experience these educational experiences as they are given a “second-tier”
education. The NCAA’s exploitation of these athletes and the practices of schools’
institutional racism extends to the black communities. This is because the NCAA
has increased the value of these athletes’ performances, while decreasing the
value of their expected education.
Grantham, Charles.
"Race an Unspoken Issue in the NCAA's Long List of Problems." Race Plays a Key Role in the Inequities in College Sports. Sports Illustrated, 29 May 2015. Web. 10 Apr.
2016.
This is exemplified by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. UNC created the African and Afro American studies major. nearly 50 percent of the students majoring in this area were athletes. This major also did not require in class attendance, participation, or engagement. The classes in this area only required one 20 page paper to pass. These papers were not graded for content and this resulted in a lack of educational attainment for many UNC athletes.
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