Dreams and Deception

Sports Lure, Racism, and Young Black Males' Struggles in Sports and Education

Autor*innen

• Isabel Ann Dwornik

Parameter

• 252 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Sport

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Focusing on the interplay between education and athletics, this book addresses the misconceptions surrounding sports as a pathway to success for young black males. It explores how the allure of professional sports often leads to educational neglect, leaving many to face poverty when their athletic dreams fail. Through a critical historical lens, the author examines the impact of systemic racism on the academic identity of these youths, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to education and sports participation.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Einband: Hardcover