sexism & body image
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Sexism & Body Image. 1.4 Societal Influences. A Definition?. Sexism and body image are both very closely linked in sport, and in society in general, but we must have a clear understanding of each factor:. Sexism. Body Image. Sexism. Sexism in the sporting world?. VEA – - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Sexism & Body Image1.4 Societal Influences
A Definition?
Sexism Body Image
Sexism and body image are both very closely linked in sport, and in society in general, but we must have a clear
understanding of each factor:
Sexism
Sexism in the sporting world?
VEA – The History of Women in Sports
Challenging sexism in the sporting world…
Title IX in the USA
Sexism in the sporting world?
The Fight for equality at Wimbledon & In The Locker Room
Women now play American Football… Is this what you would
expect?
LFL Women's Football
USA Football
It’s 2013 – is it still that bad?
John Inverdale comments on Marion Bartoli at Wimbledon 2013
It’s 2013 – is it still that bad?
The Open Golf Championships 2013
Apply this to you…
Choose a physical activity. How are males and females treated in your activity?Can you find evidence of what is going on that separates the genders?
Body Image
Even Olympians are affected…
GymnasticsWrestling
Athletics
And how is this portrayed in everyday life?
Gender Inequality
Apply this to you…
Choose a physical activity.
Does body image play a part in your sport/activity?Consider: clothing and uniforms for playing, how it is photographed in the media, videos in the media, expectations of body type to play. Who is advantaged/disadvantaged by these opinions?