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If you really push this through that’s a valid point. What makes it so that Asians are underrepresented, and would the games be more interesting if these cause
by makeitdouble 4y ago
If you really push this through that’s a valid point.
What makes it so that Asians are underrepresented, and would the games be more interesting if these causes were addressed ?
- chongli 4y agoI thought this would be obvious. Look at the representation of Asians in STEM programs versus athletic programs. There’s the stereotype that Asian parents are hyper-focused on their kids’ academics (tiger mom) and not on athletics but just because it’s a stereotype doesn’t mean it’s false.
- spoiler 4y ago> but just because it’s a stereotype doesn’t mean it’s false. I always thought stereotypes arise because they're commonly observed behaviours within a social group?
- 8f2ab37a-ed6c 4y agoStereotypes don't form out of the ether. We don't have preconceptions about the Inuit being incredible basketball players because there's no reason why we would think that.
- makeitdouble 4y agoThe main issue is the longevity of stereotypes vs how fast reality evolves. Many inuits left their land and moved to cities. A second generation inuit living in Toronto has no reason to be better or worse than anyone else at basketball.
- 8f2ab37a-ed6c 4y agoThat’s fair, it sounds at least conceptually possible.
- Dalewyn 4y ago>What makes it so that Asians are underrepresented, Their physique. Fact of the matter is, black peoples' bodies are far more suited for strenuous physical activities than asians'. For the NBA specifically, the average height of blacks compared to that of asians is a significant factor; the taller you are the more advantageous you will be. For a more in-depth example, over in Japan (note: I'm Japanese-American) athletes who have some foreign blood in them tend to perform better in sports compared to 100% Japanese athletes. Not to mention 100% foreigners who moved to Japan who will, in general, perform better than anyone with Japanese blood. The reality is asians aren't as physically capable as other races, generally speaking. >and would the games be more interesting if these causes were addressed ? No. I think I speak for the majority when I say we watch sports matches to spectate top-of-the-class athletes doing their best, regardless who or what they are. If there are obvious diversity quota players in the mix, that would /reduce/ the overall fun and interest because the sport stops being about the best athletes performing their best.
- di456 4y agoDepends on the sport. Table tennis?
- Dalewyn 4y agoI'm not at all familiar with the finer points of table tennis, but I would presume any race predispositioned to more stamina would have an easier time in general.
- jwond 4y ago> black peoples' bodies are far more suited for strenuous physical activities than asians' > […] > The reality is asians aren't as physically capable as other races, generally speaking. Do you apply similar logic to explain why black people are underrepresented in technical fields while Asian people are over-represented? Would you say that Asian peoples’ minds are “far more suited” for strenuous intellectual activities than black peoples’?
- kesor 4y ago