Playing Unfair

The Media Image of the Female Athlete

Duration: 29 min
Release date: 2002-01-01
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Sports media scholars look at the persistence of heterosexism and homophobia in perpetuating gender stereotypes. They argue for new media images which fairly and accurately depict the strength and competence of female athletes.

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