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“Shut up and dribble”

Fans’ perceptions of professional athletes’ role in standing up against racial injustices

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ID21577261
AuthorsRikishi T Rey (0000-0002-8538-2890, Clemson University, corresponding author), Johnny Capra (0000-0001-9485-5277)
Year2023
Volume40
Issue1
Pages40-50
Publication date2023-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueCommunication Research Reports (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0882-4096 • E-ISSN: 1746-4099
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/08824096.2023.2165488
OpenAlexW4315648550
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited17

The study of sport fandom has increased throughout the years as sport is often viewed as a microcosm of the larger society. To date, sports and social justice movements are extensively intertwined, and now, simply rooting for a team may indicate one’s personal stance on societal issues. Therefore, this study sought to understand how one’s fandom, knowledge of systematic racism, systemic racism, and BLM misconceptions relates to perceptions of athlete activism. Results indicate that fans (N = 153) who watch for entertainment are the most supportive of athlete’s using their platforms, whereas those who believe that athletes should “shut up and dribble” possess a lesser understanding of systematic and systemic racism and higher levels of BLM misunderstanding

Athletes · Criminology · Entertainment · Fandom · Media studies · Miami · Perception · Political science · Racism · Sociology · Sociology of sport · Gender Studies · Law · Psychology · Social Psychology · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts · Sports Analytics and Performance · Sports, Gender, and Society

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