Stereotypes In Sports Analysis

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In conclusion, comparing a similar event where a fan paid to see Barbra Streisand in concert who shouted, “shut up and sing,” after Streisand voiced her own political view during her concert. This event is similar to Tebow, Kaepernick, and Warner making their opinion known on the sports field in the same way some fans are saying shut up and play ball when these athletes state their belief on the field. One of these athletes state his belief, because that is who he is as a man. However, another athlete states their belief, because he believes the country is racist by not taking the pledge as everyone else on his team. Football has always been America’s favorite past times, and these sport athletes are thought of as idols on a pedestals.

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