Researchers at the University of Brighton published a study in the Sociology of Sport Journal investigating the presence of racial microaggressions in English first-class cricket. The study found that British Asian players experienced racism but tended to downplay the effects of prejudiced forms that took the shape of "banter" or "jokes" between teammates. The analysis showed that color-blind ideology is deeply entrenched in Western sport, compelling minority players to endorse claims that racism is overstated. As a result, players often denied or downplayed verbal discrimination between teammates dismissed as harmless.

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Abstract: According to the authors of recent research published in the Sociology of Sport Journal, This article
investigates the presence and effects of racial microaggressions in English first-class cricket.
Full text: 2011 DEC 9 - (VerticalNews.com) -- According to the authors of recent research published in the
Sociology of Sport Journal, "This article investigates the presence and effects of racial microaggressions in
English first-class cricket."
"Drawing on interview data with British Asian players, it not only highlights players' experiences of racism, but
also identifies their tendency to downplay the repercussions of some of the forms that this prejudice takes. The
analysis demonstrates that color-blind ideology is so entrenched in contemporary Western sport that its
reproduction is not exclusively the preserve of white groups; it can also at times compel minority ethnic
participants to endorse dominant claims that the effects of racism are overstated as well," wrote D. Burdsey and
colleagues, University of Brighton.
The researchers concluded: "As a consequence they are often pressured into denying or downplaying those
forms of verbal discrimination which are articulated between team-mates and in a seemingly playful manner,
dismissing incidents as merely 'banter' or 'jokes."
Burdsey and colleagues published their study in Sociology of Sport Journal (That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore:
Racial Microaggressions, Color-Blind Ideology and the Mitigation of Racism in English Men's First-Class
Cricket. Sociology of Sport Journal, 2011;28(3):261-283).
For additional information, contact D. Burdsey, University of Brighton, Chelsea School Sport, Eastbourne,
Sussex, United Kingdom.
The publisher's contact information for the Sociology of Sport Journal is: Human Kinetics Publ Inc., 1607 N
Market St., PO Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61820-2200, USA.
Keywords: City:Eastbourne, Country:United Kingdom, Region:Europe
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Subject: Studies; Sociology; Journals;
Company / organization: Name: University of Brighton; NAICS: 611310;
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First page: 112
Publication year: 2011
Publication date: Dec 9, 2011
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Place of publication: Atlanta
Country of publication: United States
Publication subject: Communications--Television And Cable, Theater, Sports And Games, Music, Motion
Pictures
ISSN: 19441673
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