Women Sports Journalists: Do They Benefit from Fan Excitement?

  • Published In: Media Report to Women, 2025, v. 53, n. 2. P. 1 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article "Women Sports Journalists: Do They Benefit from Fan Excitement?" explores the challenges faced by female sports journalists in the media industry. Researchers Aoife Sheehan and Niamh Kitching found that despite increased visibility, women in sports media still face sexism, gender stereotypes, and online harassment. Advertisers are investing more in women's sports, but there is a call for better representation and prime-time coverage of premier women's games. The full article delves into the experiences of female sports journalists and the impact of increased ad spending on women's sports. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Media Report to Women. 2025/04, Vol. 53, Issue 2, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0145-9651
  • Accession Number:184981406
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