The Media's Oppression Of Women In Sports

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Every year, many worldwide gather to cheer on their favorite teams. No matter the sport, the love for the game brings fans from all different fan bases together. Fans, usually represented by men in the media, pride themselves on the loyalty they display to their team. When it comes to women, however, the image shifts to a lost girl who knows nothing about the game. The times have changed significantly for fans and those wanting to break barriers and work in sports, however age-old stereotypes still plague some. Loyalty, a feeling driven by undeniable love and support for a team and its players, does not rely on gender, is equal by law, and is supported by a growth in media consumption. While many men might argue women do not have a passion for sports, their fight for the passing of Title 9 would prove otherwise. For many years, women were not …show more content…

but that is hardly the case. While many women will inevitably find at least one athlete they may find attractive, most will not tune into the game just for them, just as a music fan would not only listen to an artist because they think they are attractive. As a woman who watches and works in sports, I find the narrative surrounding women in sports could not be further from the truth. Women watch sports for the same reasons men watch sports. We watch for the drama, the unpredictability, and the passion we have for our teams. As a sportswriter, I have been judged before because of the content I produce, even if it was close to the same content a man has created. At baseball games, people have asked if I can name five players on the team that I center my personality around, and there are times I only feel validated at games when I am with my dad. As women’s sports grow and more women work in sports, hopefully, it will be easier to prove that loyalty is the same for men and

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