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big1devin

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Julius is African American and Mike is White; both are basketball players for high-school teams. They both score same number of baskets and have similar records of assists, rebounds, and free throws.
 
  According to information from your text, who would be viewed as having more athletic ability and as having played a better game overall?
  a. Mike
  b. Julius
  c. It depends on the ethnicity of the person you ask.
  d. They would be viewed equally.

Question 2

Some would argue that the stereotype that African Americans are athletic is flattering. Which of the following is one reason why it is abusive?
 
  a. It is a gross overgeneralization.
  b. It is denying White children the opportunity to play sports.
  c. It implies that African Americans are built for hard labor.
  d. It is a means of scapegoating.


k2629

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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