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1. Define objectification theory. The objectification theory explores how sports media can affect viewers' body perception. Many girls and women frequently compare their physical appearance to the body figures represented in the media. Female audiences often aspire to achieve the body types portrayed as the primary ideal in media representations. 2. What impact does the objectification of female athletes in sports media have on the impression that society has of them, and of women's sports in general? The objectification of female athletes in sports media often leads people to focus more on their physical appearance than their athletic achievements. Female athletes are oftentimes objectified and sexualized in the media, which significantly impacts society's perception of women in sports. This situation can ultimately lead to the devaluation of women in sports. 3. In your opinion, why are female athletes objectified/sexualized by sports media? Personally, I think that female athletes are objectified and sexualized by social media primarily due to societal norms dictating women's appearance. Our society often imposes traditional beauty standards for women, which are reinforced through social media platforms presenting the idealized female beauty. Therefore, female athletes often receive more attention for their physical appearance rather than their accomplishments in the sports field. 4. What is social comparison theory? According to this theory, what happens to a person’s self-esteem and body satisfaction after seeing a thin-ideal female non-sports figure ? Social comparison theory states that individuals tend to compare themselves to images of others portrayed in the media, influencing their behavior and attitudes. When exposed to a thin-ideal female non-sports figure, individuals might try to emulate this idealized appearance. Also, their self-esteem and body satisfaction are likely to decrease. This effect is most noticeable among women, who are more likely to be comparing themselves to thin-idealized images caused by social influences. 5. What do the findings from Bissell and colleagues tell us about how White and non-White (e.g., Black) women respond to televised thin-ideal bodies of female athletes? Based on research by Bissell and colleagues, they found that white women have higher body dissatisfaction and eating disorders compared to non-white women. When white women see thin and fit female athletes on the media screen, they often compare themselves to those perfect body images. However, non-white women are less likely to make such comparisons. This difference may reflect cultural and racial influences in society on body image perceptions. Skip and Shannon Extra Credit

1. Are Skip and Shannon providing more facts, more commentary, or equally providing facts and commentary? What is their role as hosts for the program Undisputed ? I think Skip and Shannon equally provide facts and commentary on the program Undisputed. Their commentary may slightly outweigh the facts as they express their viewpoint on various issues. However, they also present a substantial amount of factual information during the show. As hosts, their role on Undisputed is to facilitate real discussions without bias towards any social or political stance. 2. Do you believe Colin's protest is wrong? I do not believe Colin's protest is wrong. He conducted the protest to bring attention to the racial issues we face in America, even though he kneels during the national anthem. If these issues were resolved, he wouldn't feel the need to protest. 3. Was Colin's protest un-American? Did it worsen race relations in America? I believe Colin’s protest was not un-American. Instead, I would say that individuals who fail to recognize the ongoing social and racial issues in America, or those who do not have direct experience of racial bias situations, pose a greater threat to our society than his protest. While some people may misinterpret his actions, leading to worsened race relations. 4. How do you believe Colin should have expressed his frustration about racial injustice and police brutality against Blacks? I believe Colin's protest was a way for him to express his frustration about racial injustice and police brutality. Maybe the protest wasn’t the best way, but it did show his action how seriously he took the injustice issue. 5. Is there a better way for him to draw attention to racial injustices? I’m not sure if there is a better way to do it, but he could have used his social media platform to express his viewpoint. While this approach might not have obtained as much attention as kneeling during the national anthem, it could have still been an effective means of raising awareness about the issue. 6. How do you feel about Trump's tweet regarding punishing (i.e., firing) players who protest, and boycotting the NFL because of the protests? I believe Trump's tweet was an overreaction to Colin's protest. America is a country built on principles of freedom, including the freedom to protest peacefully. Maybe Trump was just using it to win over more supporters.

7. Why do you think there is a racial divide in support for Colin's protest? I think everybody thinks differently but when it comes to something involving race, it can really let people think from their own perspective (race in this case). Some people may never experience racial injustice so they cannot never understand and support. 8. Do you think Colin's inability to land an NFL QB job was affected more by his athletic performance/place or by his protests? I think Colin’s inability to land an NFL QB job was affected by his protest. I think many NFL teams were afraid to send him an offer because they don’t want to get involved with his protest. Since it caused a lot of people not wanting to watch NFL because of the incident. 9. Should Colin have been given another opportunity to play in the league? Yes, absolutely. I like all sports in general. As someone who likes sports, I think Colin deserves so much more. He is a great player in football, and he loves football. They shouldn’t turn him down because of a protest.

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