Early this year, lacrosse players of a known amateur team found themselves in an altogether different ballgame. Duke University lacrosse team faced a controversial legal case reeking strongly of racism and sexual misdemeanor. Two black women dancers, hired by the players in one of their night-outs, apparently accused three unidentified team members of rape and racial discrimination. The team is composed of 47 players, all whites except for one black. According to Fox News, Duke University officials decided to prohibit the league from participating in the season’s remaining games until the case is finally settled. Since the victims said the offenders are all whites, DNA tests have been conducted to the 46 white players. The case is all the more controversial because the victims involved are black.
Media love to hype up cases with traces of color discrimination and sexism as much as possible. Somehow, the case wouldn’t have been as celebrated as it is if ever the victims are whites. Racial discrimination is still a complicated issue. Whether the Duke lacrosse players are guilty or not, the damage has already been done. The incident already caused players and...
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