Body scrutiny: Slamming down on female athlete ideals – cmns324: Media, Sport, and Popular Culture
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Why is it that when an athlete succeeds, their talent and success is questioned? Why is that when an athlete succeeds, they are scrutinized for their appearance? We have been taught from an early age what kind of qualities we should possess, depending on the gender we identify with. While early ideas regarding gender roles…
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PDF) Male Athletes, Female Aesthetics: The Continued Ambivalence Toward Female Athletes in ESPN's The Body Issue
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Model athletes - The portrayal of women's sports in media
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What Qualifies a Woman to Compete as a Woman? An Ugly Fight Resumes - The New York Times
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Body scrutiny: Slamming down on female athlete ideals – cmns324: Media, Sport, and Popular Culture