|
Post by Sorry Ass Sal on Jul 26, 2017 11:48:41 GMT -5
It is true that athletes who don't appear to be working as hard (because they don't need to) are often seen as lazy. Bigots tend to focus on the black athlete because they are resentful about that athlete to begin with -- or, with less malice, just because they are falling for a stereotype. So I agree with NL that it happens. I disagree that it is "neither racist or stereotyping." Some athletes are lazy, too. Some athletes who have superior talent are also lazy, because things come easier to them. The conclusions people draw based on race? That's totally something else. I've just never looked at a black athlete and thought, "Man, he's so easy moving that he looks lazy." I have looked at athletes and thought, man he's lazy. I guess I just don't see it.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2017 11:54:25 GMT -5
I never claimed everyone does it. Some people do, however. For various reasons. And, like I said, race doesn't even have to be a factor.
It is not uncommon, however. Were you around for the careers of Pete Rose and Rod Carew, just to pick a couple of athletes? How about Megan Hodge and Hannah Werth?
|
|
|
Post by Northern lights on Jul 26, 2017 14:29:34 GMT -5
It is just what I said. Often athletes appear effortless because they are just superior in their ability. This is more common in black athletes. It's neither racist or stereotyping. Is there any science to support this? To support what? That black athlete's are generally superior in ability. I have no empirical evidence, but it is my belief. As for the interpretation that the effort sometimes appears lacking, due to fluidity and ease of motion, that's mine and it was originally brought to my attention by a black basketball coach. I happen to agree with him. If you disagree that's fine, but the assertion is not racist. BTW Oriental men are on average shorter. No science to support that either, just my lying eyes.
|
|
|
Post by Sorry Ass Sal on Jul 26, 2017 18:30:18 GMT -5
Is there any science to support this? To support what? That black athlete's are generally superior in ability. I have no empirical evidence, but it is my belief. As for the interpretation that the effort sometimes appears lacking, due to fluidity and ease of motion, that's mine and it was originally brought to my attention by a black basketball coach. I happen to agree with him. If you disagree that's fine, but the assertion is not racist. BTW Oriental men are on average shorter. No science to support that either, just my lying eyes. Actually, there is science to support Oriental men are on average shorter (depending on which countries are compared). Of men born in China in 1980, the average height is 171.5 cm. Of the same population born in the USA, average height is 179 cm. In Russia, it's 177 cm. Canada is 179.6. There are several countries shorter than China, such as Mexico, at 167.8. ourworldindata.org/human-height/
|
|
|
Post by Sorry Ass Sal on Aug 22, 2017 19:12:33 GMT -5
And has been traded to Boston for Thomas, Crowder, Zizic, and 2018 first round pick (from Nets).
|
|
|
Post by mikegarrison on Aug 22, 2017 20:01:16 GMT -5
To support what? That black athlete's are generally superior in ability. I have no empirical evidence, but it is my belief. As for the interpretation that the effort sometimes appears lacking, due to fluidity and ease of motion, that's mine and it was originally brought to my attention by a black basketball coach. I happen to agree with him. If you disagree that's fine, but the assertion is not racist. BTW Oriental men are on average shorter. No science to support that either, just my lying eyes. Actually, there is science to support Oriental men are on average shorter (depending on which countries are compared). Of men born in China in 1980, the average height is 171.5 cm. Of the same population born in the USA, average height is 179 cm. In Russia, it's 177 cm. Canada is 179.6. There are several countries shorter than China, such as Mexico, at 167.8. ourworldindata.org/human-height/1) "Oriental" is considered a derogatory term. 2) Is your data adjusted for average childhood nutrition? That is, are you measuring genetics or economics?
|
|
|
Post by Northern lights on Aug 22, 2017 20:26:11 GMT -5
Kyrie to Boston. I think Cleveland beats Boston next year.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2018 8:23:17 GMT -5
|
|