Hiring of minorities for management positions in sports has historically been a major issue. In order to make a change in the sports industry, rules must be in place. This change must start with the youth. Particularly, showing children the opportunities that can arise in sports when off the field. The National Football League has made a step in trying to resolve this current issue.
-A minority is a socially identified population that suffers disadvantages and has a strong sense of social togetherness based on shared experiences of past and current discrimination. According to the definition, women are considered minorities. More often than not, women are forgotten in the sport industry. Typically when discussing a minority is sports, the first thing that comes to mind is an African- American, male. However, women are suffering in the sport industry. When one is trying to find a way to increase the amount of minorities holding management positions in sports, we must remember that women are included among this group.
-The cause for the lacking amount of minorities holding management positions in all forms of athletics is due to a combination of two things. The first being, minorities are not introduced to the business side of sports at an early age. Secondly, wealthy white men who have the power in the sport industry primarily do not want any change. They predominantly want to hire people who are similar to them.
-Research shows the lack of minorities in head coach positions. The NFL is the only league, which is currently improving its statistics. The NFL made history last season with two black head coaches in the Super Bowl. The NCAA is a place of higher education, they have been unable to have an environment of equal opportunities and diversity.
I have come to believe that the issue previously discussed is a serious problem today. Unfortunately, every decision seems to be in the hands of the owners, the rich and the powerful.
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