Sex Sells, By Thomas Huang Image

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Why not emphasize competence? Any feminist has surely herself asked this question when women are reduced to nothing more than home-makers, stay-at-home mothers, or sexual objects. As the modern feminist movement becomes emboldened women must ask the question “Why not emphasize competence?” A mother is more than just that. She is a chef, teacher, housekeeper, event planner, chauffeur, and accountant. She is capable and worthy for recognition. This question must also be asked in reference to a thought provoking article by Thomas Huang entitled, “Sex Sells, and Many Athletes are Cashing In.” In this article Huang, a successful features editor and narrative writer, discusses the ramifications of female athletes’ use of their sex appeal. Huang …show more content…

While image is a result of one’s actions, it is largely manufactured by the media to adhere to a preconceived agenda. One of the most profit-yielding elements in today’s media is the exploitation of sex. This exploitation of sex is not exclusive to reality shows and film, as it has become a major moneymaker in the sports media industry. Female athletes are frequently shown as sex symbols in the media as opposed to athletes who have dedicated their lives to their craft. This not only diminishes women’s success and accomplishments in their respective sports, but it also creates the illusion that the primary role of the female athlete is to be a sex symbol as opposed to an …show more content…

On one hand, it is wonderful that little girls are growing up with the opportunity to be involved in athletics, but on the other hand there are new added pressures and stereotypes that are applied to female athletes that must be faced on a daily basis. Women have always been degraded by being disrobed, and women will continue to be offered a lot of money to take their clothes off. But, what can happen when they give in to pressures of society, is they lose respect. I believe it's a mistake for female athletes to agree to allow themselves to be sexualized. It can be damaging to all of women's sports, and women as a whole, when female athletes are seen as sex objects rather than as athletes. While body positivity is a wonderful notion, I believe that women need to take into consideration how their choices will affect other women in the same profession, and not simply

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