Caroline Wozniacki mimicked Serena Williams during an international tennis tournament; what belief did this resurrect?

• A. Myth of perpetual youth
• B. Masculinity framing
• C. Aggressive athleticism
• D. Hypersexuality of the Black female body

Answer: (D)

This item centers on how race and gender intersect in sports and how Black women's bodies have been read through a sexualized lens. Hypersexualization of the Black female body is the idea that Black women are often portrayed as inherently sexual or exotic, shaping how fans and media interpret their actions on the court more than their athletic skill. When a white player mimics Serena Williams, that action can cue this stereotype, reviving the view that Williams’s body is primarily a sexualized or provocative spectacle rather than being valued for her tennis ability. The other options don’t capture this specific racialized gendered gaze as strongly: they reference youth, masculine framing, or general aggressive athleticism, but not the persistent sexualized reading of Black female athletes’ bodies.