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Jackie Robinson Case Study
Due: March 3, 2024 before 11:59pm EST (Submit via Brightspace)
Complete each question using diversified research sources to answer. The answers should be an
analysis and contextualization of each question posed. It is important to consider: historical
contexts, ideologies, law/policy in sport and in society, as well as links to athlete activism past
and future.
Your sources should include the peer reviewed research linked in the syllabus and in the content
section of Brightspace, the Coakley textbook, class slides/lectures, your primary research when
visiting the Jackie Robinson museum, as well as outside research (be mindful of the quality of
sources you use).
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Students may work independently or in pairs of 2
Title Page and running headers (based on formatting style of choice)
Minimum 550-word response per question
Include a Works Cited/References Page with compliant citations
12 pt. font, Times New Roman, header, page numbers
Must use internal citations and when citing sources utilize MLA/APA formatting
Must use peer reviewed research and internal citations. This is a research case study and
your paper should analyze each question from a diversified research perspective. Claims
and analysis should be rooted in frameworks and research presented in the course
Use of Wikipedia and Chat GPT is not permitted, and copying and pasting directly from
any source will be considered plagiarism and will result in automatic failure to start
Question:
African-Americans did not break the color barrier in baseball during World War II, but
the war is acknowledged as catalyst in bringing about black entry into both professional
baseball and professional football. Why?
Question:
While Jackie Robinson endured the torture of desegregating organized baseball, Paul
Robeson entered the post-World War II era criticizing American racial policies. How do
you believe his style of activism affected his legacy (how he is remembered today)?
Question:
Why was Jackie Robinson’s integration of baseball significant within the context of the
civil rights movement?
Question:
What was the Ives-Quinn Act and what was its significance as it pertains to Major League
Baseball?
Question:
The museum exhibits show that Jackie Robinson collaborated with Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. as a proponent of the Civil Rights Movement. How would you describe their
approach to vying for equal rights for the black community? In your opinion, who were
their intended audiences (primary vs. secondary)?
Question:
Describe Jackie Robinson’s style of activism? Did it change from when he began his career
to his retirement from baseball? What is his legacy as an athlete? What is his legacy as an
activist?
Question:
Jackie Robinson is noted as wanting “full partnership in the American Dream.” How can
you apply the sociological themes of meritocracy, class, and race to analyze how successful
Robinson was in achieving this partnership? (Contextualize if you believe he did achieve
the American Dream)
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