Which Statement Is Correct Regarding the Cultural Emphasis on African-American

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct regarding the cultural emphasis on African-American sports heroes?

• A)Athletic heroes like Shaquile O'Neal are held up as role models for African American youth,since their chance of "making it" in professional sports is greater than their chance of going to college,due to discrimination.
• B)The cultural emphasis on African-American sports heroes dispels long-standing stereotypes of African Americans in favor of realistic images that highlight the superiority.
• C)The cultural emphasis on African-American sports heroes reinforces incorrect racial stereotypes about black athletic prowess and intellectual inferiority.
• D)All of the above.
• E)None of the above.

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