Webster’s dictionary defines discrimination as a social, economical, political or legal distinction made between individuals or groups that makes one have the power to treat the others unfavorably. It can also be defined as the act or policy of treating someone differently, setting them apart or denying them rights because they are different from the majority. It may be based on the grounds of one or more of the differences of nationality, religion, politics, culture, class, sex, age and color. Discrimination of color is known as racism. Discrimination and racism are present in all societies worldwide. They both exists in different capabilities such as school, work, and in the home. Much of the hate is expressed through the media as well. In sports, discrimination against those of color, homosexuals, and women will always be an ever-lasting presence. Sports have always been an arena for criticism, hatred and discrimination of certain groups or individuals.
In actuality, racism and other forms of discrimination, within the microcosm of sport, will forever be a reality. The fight against racism goes back into the years past slavery. According to Sage, “ despite pervasive and systematic discrimination against African Americans, th

Women in sports is also experience different types of inequalities. Women aren’t as strong and athletic as the men and do not display the same strength or skill level as them either. In the eyes of the spectator, watching Vince Carter play is more exciting then watching Sherryl Swoops even though both are at the top of the NBA and WNBA respectively. Women’s teams are not funded as equally as the men’s teams. This goes even for college athletics, in the NCAA with equal men and women on campus, only 30% of operating budgets are given towards women’s sports. This inequity denies women an equal opportunity to benefit from sports, and sometimes denies them from attending college at all because scholarship money is not made available to them. Not only in the school atmosphere, but also as a career women are discouraged to entering the field of athletics because the salary for female’s entering athletic careers is very low. The factors mentioned above occur mainly because the fans pay to see the more active and interesting men’s teams. Especially in spectator sports, women will always be at a disadvantage. Men play a more interesting and action packed game. Only fiver percent of televised sports contain women’s events. Women play more fundamentally which is in fact, boring.

Discrimination, racism and stereotypes will always exist in sports. There is too much influence making it hard for justice to prevail. Sports are mainly a reflection of society, the acceptance of minorities in sports will slowly take place, as acceptance of minorities occurs in society. Sports are meant to be for everyone to enjoy and diff