This theory exemplifies the racial tensions and the social change Kaepernick is trying to make through his protesting. Conflict theory is the perspective that conflict is the groundwork of society and the cause for social change. Racism and discrimination against all races needs to be put to an end. Colin Kaepernick used his position in the sports industry to raise awareness to millions of people in the world and this is what needs to be done by many to abolish discrimination once and for all. However, I believe that this social activism against discrimination and racism in the sports industry could also be views through a the Critical Theory perspective. The Critical Theory is an offshoot of Conflict Theory that focuses on mass communication (Chapter 1.3 slide #13). The sports industry and its ability to reach millions of viewers is mass communication at its
This theory exemplifies the racial tensions and the social change Kaepernick is trying to make through his protesting. Conflict theory is the perspective that conflict is the groundwork of society and the cause for social change. Racism and discrimination against all races needs to be put to an end. Colin Kaepernick used his position in the sports industry to raise awareness to millions of people in the world and this is what needs to be done by many to abolish discrimination once and for all. However, I believe that this social activism against discrimination and racism in the sports industry could also be views through a the Critical Theory perspective. The Critical Theory is an offshoot of Conflict Theory that focuses on mass communication (Chapter 1.3 slide #13). The sports industry and its ability to reach millions of viewers is mass communication at its