Although Title IX was passed in 1972 prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex and gender in any educational program or activity that receives federal funding, the discrimination still exists. I think a big part in this discrimination is the women athletes that are portrayed in the media are a big reason why discrimination of women athletes still exists. Yeah, these women are empowered and think that they are being role models for younger girls who wish to have a career in sports, but often they are gender stereotyping. In the media, they will present themselves as celebrities, take photoshoots excentuating their bodies not their skills. We see these women dating high profiled celebrities, and getting plastic surgeries done every day. I'm not against plastic surgery, to each their own, but we have to think about how seriously the audience will take them.
Why do women athletes act this way?
-They feel the need to appear beautiful, because that is what is feminine.
-They need need male approval.
-They need to beat the males to win.
-Society wants women to appear soft, small, and gentle.
-This is where the MONEY comes from.
(to the left: Serena Williams in a photoshoot) None of her tennis skills are showed.
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