Explain the ways in which one dimension of social inequality (race, social class, or gender) is perpetuated within the economy or media. Provide an example from a relevant Coakley chapter.

Topic: Sociology of sports

Readings: Coakley Ch. 7, 8, 9, 11, 12

Instructions:

Answer the following short-answer essay prompt question as a single word-document (3-4 double-spaced pages). There is only one prompt question, with choices in chapters built into the question.

This examination is open-book, and notes are allowed. Do not communicate or collaborate in any way. Do not reproduce, copy, paste or circulate this exam in any form.

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(Up to 100 Points) Essay Question:

Social inequalities occur in the sports within economic institutions and the media. Social inequalities also exist across intersecting dimensions of inequality including race, social class and gender.

Explain the ways in which one dimension of social inequality (race, social class, or gender) is perpetuated within the economy or media. Provide an example from a relevant Coakley chapter.

 

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