Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Sports Oppression In Women And Its Effects

By Toni Vang


Avid sport fan or not, we all have to agree that there is something great about different types of sports. They can be relaxing to watch and even exciting. Depending on how you view it, you can even see a sport event as a form of inculturation. Among different trends, it is one thing that has survived the test of time and continues to gain popularity all over the world.

But while we see fun and great things about games, its also not an exemption to some socila issues that has struck different industries. Sports oppression is among the hottest topic that continues to be a part of debate and even analysis on some experts. This is a term used to somehow describe the disadvantaged position of a certain group of players in one event.

Among the recipients of this are the women. While we all can agree how ladies have established a strong position in the sport arena, it remains a fact that males excel more. The constant comparison between genders is on of the reasons why there are hot debates on the real status of women when it comes to playing games.

Amidst the debates, we see a number of popular female players who play games that are originally for men. And they are doing great at it. In fact, when we now have females who are included on the top one hundred highest paid professionals on the sport that they choose.

Still, the impact of this sort of oppression is notable. This is especially true to ladies who are just starting off their career in the sports industry. Good for those who have already established their names. But for starters it can be a constant struggle of proving themselves worthy.

We might not see it often, but the continuous oppression has a direct impact to the confidence and performance of the female players. Those who manage to get over the issues are the ones who emerge victorious while those who got overwhelmed are those who continues to struggle. The status quo is still showing a male dominated sport arena and for women, showing their skills every time they play is a chance to establish their position.

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.

Those who like watching different games and are not that critical of whether its played by men or women will have fun all throughout. But for those who remain trapped in their belief the men games are better find it difficult to provide appreciation for those events played by the opposite gender. Perception after all, is something that cannot be easily changed.

If you are someone who is passionate about sports and wants to have a career in this industry, you better be ready for the challenges. Its not just all about getting yourself better at the game you love. Its also a constant battle of staying focus while all the critics are there, watching you closely, for every move that may affect your performance as a professional player.




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