Sports Oppression In Women And Its Effects
Aside from music, if there is one thing that can be considered as a survivor among the modern industry that we have, it will have to be sports. Its something that started to become public decades ago. Its fun, exciting, and can bring all people together regardless of the language, culture and religion.
The idea of playing what you love best can be tempting. But apart from the good things we see about this industry, there are stories which may not have been given much attention but is affecting some of the players and their performance. Sports oppression is among these things. It is directed to different groups, events and individuals and can be real nasty.
Women are usually the most common party affected by this. Criticisms about their credibility or competence in playing some games have always received strong opinions from those who are on their side and those who are against it. Whichever side you are, it is undeniable that it impacts the view of the public about this female group.
But while there are strong critics against women who join men games, we see a lot of successful ones. It is undeniable that we have a bunch of awesome gals out there who reshaped the outlook of some people when it comes to games that are originally created for the guys. Now, the popularity of females in different events are growing.
Female acceptance is growing, but for countries who are very vocal in expressing and showing their bias towards men, the impact that it can give to the women players can be tremendous. For one, it can affect the self esteem of the person. If she is still new in the industry and is still building her skills and reputation, she may fall victim to social criticism.
Watching women play is exciting. In fact, we tend to forget this social issue when we see them excelling at a specific sport. It is important to understand though that they are those entities who managed to exercise utmost focus on their goal and turn a blind eye on the negative comments thrown at them. If those words are not helping them to build up their character and skills, they throw it off.
Speaking of the media, may it be print, online or television and radio, we see a pattern on how they cover sports. Big attention are given to leagues especially those that are played by men. The bias is apparent. And we all know how the media can impact the publics view about something.
There is not instant way on how one can change the opinion of another. If that person is a strong critic against women playing men games, then all the more reason why you should not add fuel to the fire. You cannot shake hands with someone who has a closed fist.
Despite the wide negativity involved in this industry, this should not stop one from pursuing his passion in sports. However, she should also be ready for all the things that may come her way as a result of her bold decision. Evaluate your readiness. If your passion is greater than your fear, then you are a go.
The idea of playing what you love best can be tempting. But apart from the good things we see about this industry, there are stories which may not have been given much attention but is affecting some of the players and their performance. Sports oppression is among these things. It is directed to different groups, events and individuals and can be real nasty.
Women are usually the most common party affected by this. Criticisms about their credibility or competence in playing some games have always received strong opinions from those who are on their side and those who are against it. Whichever side you are, it is undeniable that it impacts the view of the public about this female group.
But while there are strong critics against women who join men games, we see a lot of successful ones. It is undeniable that we have a bunch of awesome gals out there who reshaped the outlook of some people when it comes to games that are originally created for the guys. Now, the popularity of females in different events are growing.
Female acceptance is growing, but for countries who are very vocal in expressing and showing their bias towards men, the impact that it can give to the women players can be tremendous. For one, it can affect the self esteem of the person. If she is still new in the industry and is still building her skills and reputation, she may fall victim to social criticism.
Watching women play is exciting. In fact, we tend to forget this social issue when we see them excelling at a specific sport. It is important to understand though that they are those entities who managed to exercise utmost focus on their goal and turn a blind eye on the negative comments thrown at them. If those words are not helping them to build up their character and skills, they throw it off.
Speaking of the media, may it be print, online or television and radio, we see a pattern on how they cover sports. Big attention are given to leagues especially those that are played by men. The bias is apparent. And we all know how the media can impact the publics view about something.
There is not instant way on how one can change the opinion of another. If that person is a strong critic against women playing men games, then all the more reason why you should not add fuel to the fire. You cannot shake hands with someone who has a closed fist.
Despite the wide negativity involved in this industry, this should not stop one from pursuing his passion in sports. However, she should also be ready for all the things that may come her way as a result of her bold decision. Evaluate your readiness. If your passion is greater than your fear, then you are a go.
posted by Vittoria @ April 30, 2015
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