In this assignment, you will conduct an in-depth research project on historical events and forces that have influenced diversity in sports over the past century. Choose a specific cultural grouping or marginalized community that has faced significant challenges or breakthroughs in sports opportunities and experiences. Develop a research paper that addresses the following points:
- Provide an overview of the historical context, outlining key events and turning points relevant to the chosen cultural grouping’s involvement in sports.
- Analyze the impact of discriminatory practices and policies that hindered opportunities for the cultural grouping in sports during different time periods.
- Identify pivotal individuals or movements that played a role in advocating for increased diversity and inclusion in sports for the chosen cultural grouping.
- Discuss how these historical events have shaped the current state of diversity in sports for the cultural grouping, highlighting any progress made and ongoing challenges.
- Reflect on the broader implications of these historical forces for promoting diversity and inclusion in sports organizations today.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 pages in length, not including title and reference pages. Each paragraph should contain a minimum of 3 sentences.
- References: Include a minimum of 4 scholarly resources (which may come from our course readings)