GENDER EQUALITY IN SPORT | Inequity Caused by Media
GENDER IN SPORT • 01-Jan-2022
You can't have true equality without equality in the media coverage. The quantity and quality of sports coverage and audience share has a self-proliferating effect that favors male sports. Meg and Dr. Jay Coakley examine the details of the issue to enlighten effects we may take for granted.
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