can cause great pressure on men to obtain a certain body type, and that being a successful athlete relates to how “male” one is. In comparison to male athletes, the press focuses on how female athletes “do gender” instead of praising their athleticism. Through an examination of several articles it will become clear how female athletes are often trivialized through comments on their appearance, attitude, and sexual orientation. Female athletes who challenge the patriarchal ideology are underrepresented…
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