The Portrayal of Women Athletes in Sports Media
Research - Books and Articles
Book Resources:
1. Sports, Men, and the Gender Order: Critical Feminist Perspectives.
By Michael A. Messenger and Donald F. Sabo
Description: - This is a very useful source because it talks about several important points. First of all, the book discusses the current understandings of the traditional relationships between men, women, and sport. Secondly, the authors talk about sports customs and the beliefs and sex inequality, especially in the media. Finally, the authors discuss the changing relations between and within the sexes in sport.
2. Women and Sports in the United States: A Documentary Reader
By Jean O'Reilly and Susan K. Cahn
Description: - This book is very useful because it provides a backgound for anyone trying to study topics related to women and sports. This book includes almost one hundred years of sports history and how women have gradually been given more opportunites to participate in sports ranging from school to professional level sports. Important information regarding Title IX is Also included.
3. Playing With The Boys: Why Seperate Is Not Equal in Sports
By Eileen Mcdonagh and Laura
Description: - This book provides a very good description of how over the past few decades, barriers that have held women back from playing certain sports have fallen. The author also provides substantial evidence of how new barriers are being constructed regarding the roles and attention women should have in sports. The book goes on to state that the media has a very important role to play in all of this.
Article Resources:
1. Title: Media Coverage of Women's Sports is Important
Author(s): Dona A Lapiano, Ph.D., President, Sports Management Resources
Link: http://www.sportsmanagementresources.com/library/media-coverage-womens-sports
2. Title: Women Play Sports But Not On TV
By: The Women's Sports Foundation
Description: This is a very important article for my essay because it provides valuable research done over 20 years by the University of Southern California concerning women and how much coverage they receive on sport networks. These findings contribute to my thoughts that women are still under represented in the sports media.
3. Title: No Increase In Women's Sports Coverage Since The 2012 Olympics
Author(s): - Jane Martinson
Description: This article provides useful information concerning the interest and population of women athletes. Althought there has been virtually no increase in the media's coverage of women's sports over the past 2 years, statistics suggest that there is a growing desire for more coverage.