Essay # 29
The dominace of black people in US sport is due to sociological rather then physiological factors.Discuss
Somehow, i find the ending a bit bland.Do you agree?
Sport is one area of mankind where everyone of any ethnic background can take part.But, such a positive and enlightened situation was not always prevalent.Coloured people in US sports have come a long way (+ yet more to go, even in the 21st century).In this essay, I will present both the aspects, sociological and physiological contributing to the achievements of black people in US sport.
When the black people were shipped to the US as slaves, they were shunned as outcastes.They suffered discriminataion in every field.But things changed when in the 1920's and 30's, Joe Louis became the first black US boxer to defeat a German boxer.Louis eventually became the first ever black man champion in boxing.He portrayed the West beating the Nazi Hitler (very contentious and historically dubious).The world took him seriously, America took him seriously.Since education to coloured people was not heard of, blacks resorted to sports to prove themselves.Furthermore, what better way than boxing where a black man could get away after beating a white man? Thus, the era of coloured people in US sports history started.This does not imply that all white people were racist-Joe Louis' coach and promoter was a white man.Albeit a forgotten hero, Louis was the epitome of the black nation.Then came Mohammad Ali, with his fiery temper and words as fast as his feet.My point here is that, such powerful men became known faces due to their commendable physiques and because American people acknowledged them 'superior' when it came to sports. (Too sweeping!)
Other names like Carl Lewis, an athlete by par excellence (drug allegations?)followed by numerous runners shine in the US history of sports.Magic Johnson is almost synonymous with basketball itself.The new generation of black people were encouraged by their black idols.Currently, in US colleges and universities, black students are given admission based on their performance even if they fall short in the academic requirements.In addition, science proves that black people have more stamina and physical strength than their counterparts because thir genes are adapted in such a way to help them adapt to harsh physically exhaustive situations. (rather controversial to say the least)
To sum up, let me cite the example of a black jockey (who?) who won the Derby (which?) race 3 times consequently,a record not yet broken.No doubt, the black nation of US have shown to the world that winning is not about colour or creed nor religion but determination and will power.
Time: 40 min
Words: 373
Black US sporting success has not led to social acceptance and recognition. Why did Muhammad Ali throw his Olympic gold medal in the river after encountering outright racism when returning to Louisiana in 1960?
Sporting success was a route out of the ghetto but not into the Senate, Congress or the White House...
Bravo to you and your spirited ideas, Mubs! I admire your guts.
All the best
Tony
Mohammed Sarhan, be patient! Mubs' need is greater and more immediate. Bear with me . . .
Somehow, i find the ending a bit bland.Do you agree?
Sport is one area of mankind where everyone of any ethnic background can take part.But, such a positive and enlightened situation was not always prevalent.Coloured people in US sports have come a long way (+ yet more to go, even in the 21st century).In this essay, I will present both the aspects, sociological and physiological contributing to the achievements of black people in US sport.
When the black people were shipped to the US as slaves, they were shunned as outcastes.They suffered discriminataion in every field.But things changed when in the 1920's and 30's, Joe Louis became the first black US boxer to defeat a German boxer.Louis eventually became the first ever black man champion in boxing.He portrayed the West beating the Nazi Hitler (very contentious and historically dubious).The world took him seriously, America took him seriously.Since education to coloured people was not heard of, blacks resorted to sports to prove themselves.Furthermore, what better way than boxing where a black man could get away after beating a white man? Thus, the era of coloured people in US sports history started.This does not imply that all white people were racist-Joe Louis' coach and promoter was a white man.Albeit a forgotten hero, Louis was the epitome of the black nation.Then came Mohammad Ali, with his fiery temper and words as fast as his feet.My point here is that, such powerful men became known faces due to their commendable physiques and because American people acknowledged them 'superior' when it came to sports. (Too sweeping!)
Other names like Carl Lewis, an athlete by par excellence (drug allegations?)followed by numerous runners shine in the US history of sports.Magic Johnson is almost synonymous with basketball itself.The new generation of black people were encouraged by their black idols.Currently, in US colleges and universities, black students are given admission based on their performance even if they fall short in the academic requirements.In addition, science proves that black people have more stamina and physical strength than their counterparts because thir genes are adapted in such a way to help them adapt to harsh physically exhaustive situations. (rather controversial to say the least)
To sum up, let me cite the example of a black jockey (who?) who won the Derby (which?) race 3 times consequently,a record not yet broken.No doubt, the black nation of US have shown to the world that winning is not about colour or creed nor religion but determination and will power.
Time: 40 min
Words: 373
Black US sporting success has not led to social acceptance and recognition. Why did Muhammad Ali throw his Olympic gold medal in the river after encountering outright racism when returning to Louisiana in 1960?
Sporting success was a route out of the ghetto but not into the Senate, Congress or the White House...
Bravo to you and your spirited ideas, Mubs! I admire your guts.
All the best
Tony
Mohammed Sarhan, be patient! Mubs' need is greater and more immediate. Bear with me . . .
posted by Mubs at
2:08 PM
3 Comments:
Yes, the ending was a bit "wet".
The whole essay was bit "rose-tinted" in my opinion.
I see this as a political rather than a socio-cultural issue and would have taken a much harder edge than you did. So, don't become too soft and wishy-washy!
I think you confused Joe Louis and Jesse Owens (who died neglected and in poverty), but this is a minor detail.
Nevertheless, it is very commendable of you to tackle such an essay - an absolute minefield of an issue, which you have handled sensitively and with insight. I would have been more outspoken.
So Mubs, let's keep the balance between 'aggressive/unorthodox" street fighter Mubs and the 'caring/liberal' philosopher Mubs. I prefer the latter...
Will try to analyse the text itself later after food, snooze, prayers.
bfn
Tony
Cracking work, Mubs! What an example for the rest!
By
Tony Beale, at 2:43 PM
:)
It was indeed Joe Louis, who in 1937 became the first official black US boxer to attain a championship title in boxing.
Like Jesse Owens,Louis was also under debt which lead him to fight even after annoucning his retirement-the results were disastrous.
Due to his huge debt in millions, he even took up an offer of 'wrestling' in a 100,000$ match,which he eventually lost.
Infact,i saw a documentary on Joe Louis in the program "Prime people" on BBC prime.
Mubs
your caring, street fighter student
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Mubs, at 3:17 PM
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Mubs, at 3:23 PM
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