Everyone has heard the Stereotype that African Americans are more athletic. I was wondering if their was any truth or reason behind this.
Im sorry if this question offends anybody, Just curious.
Thanks in advance for your answers.
2007-01-31 13:27:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
LOL this is kinda funny. So no, there isn't anything anatomically different from black people and white (or any other race for that matter) that makes them "better" in sports....or singing....or dancing. If this were true, then there would be more black swimmers, golfers, jockies, tennis players, and hockey players. Now the reason you may see more african-americans in some of our more popular sports such as basketball and football may have a more logical answer than we have more muscles. This is just MY opinion, but it could have something to do with the fact that black people in general have always been hard physical labor workers (that's another history story). History shows that they were (and to some extent still are) oppressed from climbing the corporate ladder let alone obtaining gainful employment. But people started recognizing their athletic abilities and wanted to exploit that. Other blacks see this and start to believe that the only way they can make a decent living is to become an athlete. So they decide to work hard at some sport instead of a class room and somehow make it to the big leagues. I know it was long-winded, but it's just my two cents.
2007-01-31 14:48:06 · answer #1 · answered by carmel_peach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was wondering that also. They can sing and dance better too ???? I heard that they natrually have more muscle than whites. Thats why a black girl who is 150lbs looks better than a white girl who is 150lbs. I think it has something to do with the strong black slaves surviving the trip during the slave trade and coming here to work while the weaker ones died on the way here.
2007-01-31 22:02:21 · answer #2 · answered by sweetgrlgiordano 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So what. I always heard practice makes perfect.
when you don't have a computer and a stay at home mom to take you everywhere you walk, you find games to play that don't cost money. regular games you play in your neighborhood. it pays off sometimes.
2007-02-03 23:35:25 · answer #3 · answered by LENA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋