This research identifies whether or not black student athletes are given preferential treatment in academics rather than their black student counterparts. Black Student athletes should be held to the same standards as their black student counterparts in the following areas: equal classes, standard testing time, and equal grading guidelines. Each student should be equal and graded on the effort that they put forth instead of their athleticism. "Dumb jocks" are not born, they are being systematically
Introduction Throughout all levels of football there are numerous risks that can have life altering effects. These risks include the possibility of severe head and spinal injuries, which are caused by numerous impacts to the head. Concussions and spine injuries are two of the most severe injuries that are associated with the risk of football. Concussions are a head injury that, if not taken care of properly, can have serious neurological effects. The primary cause of a concussion is a high intensity
This paper will examine the history of the NFL’s tax-exempt status, assess the validity of this status and evaluate its effect on the league and stakeholders. The NFL’s recent decision to give up its 501(c)(6) designation and the implications of this decision will also be discussed. The NFL has a long history of lobbying the United States Congress for its benefit. The National Football League (NFL) received tax-exempt status in 1942, when the IRS accepted the league’s tax-exempt status. While there
In the American society one can say that each ethnic group carries a general stereotype. As for the African American group there maybe a number of negative stereotypical beliefs. The media can sometimes be a platform that subliminally and blatantly displays many stereotypes that we either accept or deny as a society. In 1979, the Black Entertainment Television Network (BET) was founded. BET was the only one of its kind, being the main channel with material for the African American culture. Looking
There are so many school issues that need to be addressed. One major problem is the increasing number of concussions that are occurring in high school sports. In this paper I will explore the problem of concussions and talk about the ramifications of concussions. Until the last few years, school athletes suffering from concussions has not been addressed seriously. However, the impact on students and schools is tremendous. Many organizations and schools have not taken precautions to address concussions
career field: education. You are a high school math teacher just finishing up the Fall semester. In your Algebra II class you have a senior student named Tim. Tim is an incredible athlete, excelling in both basketball and football. He is expected to receive full-ride football scholarships from multiple division I schools. In the classroom, Tim has not been so successful. He’s never been a horrible student, but he has never shown the same drive in the classroom that he displays on the field. He has
Historical Trauma Among Indigenous populations -- A Holistic Approach to Diagnostic and Treatment: Throughout history, the American Indians were the victims of insatiable injustices. This includes the forced relocation, Assimilation, and genocide of the indian tribes. This has caused many issues in the relationships between the United States government and the indian peoples. As a side effect, this has also caused many psychological issues and substance abuse problems known as Historical Trauma
As mentioned in the introduction drug testing has advanced rapidly since its introduction into law and our society in the late 1980’s. Most Americans now accept drug testing as a normal part of the of the job search process. Many Americans because of their age can’t remember a time when there wasn’t drug testing laws. Not only has it become a new normal but drug testing has made its way into the main stream in many other area. One specific arena is in the field of professional and amateur sports
The Ghetto Effect and the Urban Traumatic Stress Syndrome (UTSS) {WARNING CONTENTS MAY CAUSE EMOTIONAL DRAMA} This book is not based upon scientific research and study. Nor is it based upon someone who has spent his or her life in academia. I am just your average American Joe who has been blessed to see every aspect of American society first hand. This book is not intended to appease anyone. If it causes you to find hate in your heart or want to run out and change things. Then this is good