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That's dangerous territory, partly because there are echoes of scientific racism, etc., but also because it subverts the sociological modus operandi. It suggests sociologists might be looking in the wrong place for explanations, etc.
Anyway, what this often adds up to is a knee jerk rejection of biology as a causal factor in systemic inequality. Of course, biology will often not be a factor - or only a very minor factor - but athletic performance is not one of those cases!
That’s all really interesting. My wee brain is whirring. In some ways I’m glad I only ever skimmed the surface with basic first year sociology because I’m not convinced I would’ve survived a deeper dive.
I wouldn't survive a deep dive now. But 30 years ago, I might have been tempted to make Cashmore's argument. Sociology is political & moral commitment made somewhat rigorous, and given a veneer of scientific plausibility.
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Any thoughts on where his position might come from? From an academic perspective? Or is he just a blether?