Overview
Through further individual research and a written critical analysis, students will be asked to reflect on the impact of a specific athlete activist. Which style/approach was effective in advancing social justice in terms of their objectives? Your written assignment should differentiate activism styles (intentional or not) and their effectiveness. Be sure to trace activism “styles” to differing life experiences of the athlete you examine and the historical context of tactics employed. Reflect on the legacy of the athlete and how mass media portrayals of athletes (past and present) have shaped and continue to influence social acceptance of these causes. Consider prevailing/limiting ideologies and contextualize this.
Content:
? Content of the paper should include all elements mentioned in this assignment’s prompt and below
o Overview of athlete (biographical information/socialization influences/inspirations and influences to become an activist)
o Activism Explained
o Tactics used; historical comparisons to other athletes/movements
o Influence of activism on visibility of social causes in the public domain (sport AND society)
o Mass media portrayals of athlete and using sport as a protest platform
o Implications of activism and legacy (Your personal reflection, tie to course learnings, theory if applicable)
? Has this had influence on policy?
? Tone of voice/written perspective: This is a critical analysis/research paper. Do not use personal reflective pronouns until the portion of the paper where you are prompted to give personal/perspective and analysis