Colin Kaepernick Is an NFL Player Who Began Kneeling During

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Essay

Colin Kaepernick is an NFL player who began kneeling during the National Anthem in 2016 in protest of the brutal treatment of black people by law enforcement in the United States and in response to a controversial speech given by President Donald Trump. Use one (or more)of the deviance theories to critically examine this movement.

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Definitions:

Discretion

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information; the ability to make responsible decisions.

Participative Leadership

A leadership style that involves seeking input and involving team members in decision-making processes.

Enlist

To recruit or gain the support of individuals or resources for a specific purpose or project.

Important Decisions

Critical choices or judgments that have significant consequences for an individual or organization.