Playing Unfair

The Media Image of the Female Athlete

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Documentary

Overview

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.

Keywords

sexism
sports
male gaze
media bias
gender equality
women's sports

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 1, 2002
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Media Education Foundation
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt29764513