Playing Unfair

Playing Unfair

4.0IMDb Score
Released:2002-01-01
Duration:29 min
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Production:Media Education Foundation

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.

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