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    Jackie Robinson: Breaking the Color Barrier There were many men and women who stepped up during the Civil Rights Movement, but there was one man in particular that really took a stand in the world of sports. Jackie Robinson was mostly known for breaking the color barrier not only in Professional Baseball, but in all sports. He was one of the only men who took a stand for what he believed in. On January 31, 1919 Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia (Robinson 3) to Mallie and Jerry Robinson…

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    Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia. The youngest of five other siblings, Robinson was raised in poverty by a single mom. He attended John Muir High School and Pasadena Junior College, where he was an extraordinary athlete and played four sports; football, basketball, track, and baseball. He was named the Most Valuable Player in baseball in 1938. Jackie then took his talents to UCLA, where he got accepted there on 4 sports scholarships. His older brother,…

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    Where did Jackie Robinson grow up? Jackie Robinson was one of the most known African-American baseball players. He was born January 31, in Cairo, Georgia, to Jerry and Mallie Robinson. He was the youngest of five children. His mother raised him, his three brothers, and one sister after his dad left. .About a year after he was born, Jackie’s family moved to Pasadena, California. Army life Robinson was drafted into the war when World War II started. From 1942 to 1944, he served as a…

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    concepts, The American Dream is unique for each individual depending on their experiences. However, for Jackie Robinson and Andrew Carnegie the definition of the American Dream was similar, but because of their circumstances they took different paths to achieve their goals. Both men desired freedom, and while Andrew Carnegie was able to earn his freedom by amassing an enormous wealth, Jackie Robinson had to fight through decades of mistreatment for his freedom because of his race. Jackie…

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    relationship with Mrs. Robinson and her daughter Elaine. In Act one, the key players are introduced, Benjamin, his parents and their friends including, of course, Mrs. Robinson. It feels as though Benjamin is on a different planet to the others, and for that we are sympathetic towards him and want to see how things will play out. As is typical of a three act structure, the film embodies major structural elements. while there are several possible options for these key elements…

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    Jackie Robinson, the memoir,” Warriors don't Cry” Melba Pattillo Beals, and the article, “ The Father of Chinese Aviation” by Rebecca Maskell, each of the individuals face turning points. Jackie Robinson, Melba Pattillo Beals, and Feng Ru, all faced life changing experiences that change both their lives and their countries. Jackie Robinsonś life changed when he became the first black man to play in the world series and major league baseball at a time of segregation in America.Jackie…

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    turning point is when life becomes impacted greatly by an event that is either positive or negative. In the autobiography, “I Never Had It Made”, by Jackie Robinson, the memoir, “Warriors Don’t Cry”, by Melba Pattillo Beals, and the article, “Father of Chinese Aviation”, by Rebecca Maskell, each of the individuals faced turning points. Jackie Robinson, Melba Pattillo Beals, and Feng Ru all faced life-changing experiences that changed both their lives and their countries. Jackie Robinson's…

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    them. In the autobiography,” I Never Had It Made “, by Jackie Robinson, the memoir, “ Warriors Don’t Cry”, by Melba Pattillo, and the article,” The Father of Chinese Aviation”, by Rebecca Maksel, each of the individuals faced a turning point. Jackie Robinson, Melba Pattillo Beals, and Feng Ru all faced major turning points that affected themselves, their society, and their country, which was a life-changing experience. Jackie Robinson life changed when he became the first black man to play…

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    Conflict Theory In Sports

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    1) Functionalist Theory focuses on the ways that social structures influence action and relationship in the social worlds. Sports are an inspiration because it contributes to an individual and groups by bringing everybody together by sharing cultural values. An example of the functionalist theory is that sports organizations have a hierarchy system where everyone plays a role interconnected from top to bottom. That means everybody from ownership, to coaches, players, and all employees need to…

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    Baseball and football were both very different in the 1920’s. There was a lot of change over time. This is important to me because it’s fascinating. Without baseball and football in the 1920’s it wouldn’t be the same today. Baseball and football has changed over many years. Until the 1920’s there wasn’t real football or baseball teams. Football was big in college, but there weren’t international teams at the time. The first African American to play in major league baseball was Babe Ruth. He hit…

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