Two recent studies presented Friday at the annual conference for the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport in New Orleans challenged the concept of sport fandom.Antunovic presents during the "Sport and Gender" panel.Bloggers on women’s sports blogs appear to view fandom differently than … [Read more...]
Studies challenge ideas of sport fandom
Two recent studies presented Friday at the annual conference for the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport in New Orleans challenged the concept of sport fandom. Antunovic presents during the "Sport and Gender" panel. Bloggers on women’s sports blogs appear to view fandom … [Read more...]
Is the regulation of celebrations in sports part of a larger battle?
"Control of the body is a political issue."San Jose State's Vernon Andrews made that statement during presentations on the "African-American Experience" Thursday at the annual conference for the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport in New Orleans.Andrews’ statement was part of a broader … [Read more...]
Analysis of Sports Illustrated yields interesting data on portrayals of women athletes
A new study indicates that representation of women athletes is improving, but there’s a caveat to that point.The University of Buffalo’s Kiera Duckworth analyzed Sports Illustrated issues during Olympic years and found that the majority of articles portrayed women athletes as “strong, competent … [Read more...]
Study examines sports journalism, sexual orientation in sport
Sport is often linked to heterosexual masculinity, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere for those who do not fit in sport’s perceived mold, especially homosexual athletes. Much research has been done examining sport and sexual orientation in terms of athletes. Ted Kian of Oklahoma State University … [Read more...]
Does the government need to protect NFL players?
Perhaps the U.S. government can play a role in protecting NFL players.This idea was posited Thursday by York University’s Tracy Supruniuk during a session at the annual conference for the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport in New Orleans. The federal government regulates workplace … [Read more...]
Analysis of Sports Illustrated yields interesting data on portrayals of women athletes
A new study indicates that representation of women athletes is improving, but there’s a caveat to that point. The University of Buffalo’s Kiera Duckworth analyzed Sports Illustrated issues during Olympic years and found that the majority of articles portrayed women athletes as … [Read more...]
Study examines sports journalism, sexual orientation in sport
Sport is often linked to heterosexual masculinity, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere for those who do not fit in sport’s perceived mold, especially homosexual athletes. Much research has been done examining sport and sexual orientation in terms of athletes. Ted Kian of Oklahoma State … [Read more...]
Is more required of black male superstar athletes?
Yahoo! NFL blogger Doug Farrar summarized an interesting article Out.com did on Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, who is an outspoken supporter of same-sex couples having the right to be married. Kluwe definitely adopted a clear position on what is a contentious issue in American society today. … [Read more...]
“Remember the little moments” - John Amaechi talks to a PSU audience
Former Nittany Lion and NBA player John Amaechi visited the Penn State campus on Monday night to discuss the role of sports in the society."People have a hard time believing that I'm a psychologist because of the way I look," Amaechi said, signaling at his body. As a 6-foot-10 black man, people … [Read more...]