Faculty Publications
Title
Homophobia, Heterosexism, and Ambivalence in the Premier Issue of Sports Illustrated Woman/Sport
Publication Date
2010
Disciplines
Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Ethnicity in Communication | Journalism Studies | Mass Communication
Abstract
The arrival of a magazine dedicated solely to the world of women's sports was an exciting prospect for fans and proponents of women's sports. But the first issue of Sports Illustrated Women/Sport disappointed many who considered it did not put women's sports in the best possible light, who were worried and disappointed that its editors did not print the best stories or even focus on the most deserving athletes. Lisa Weidman decided to investigate further, using feminist theory and prior research findings to better understand the magazine's messages. Through a critical analysis of the magazine's editorial content - at the same time recognizing its advertisement, an aspect worthy of study - Weidman demonstrates how the first issue of Women/Sport marginalized women's sports, expressed ambivalence about women's participation in sports, and perpetuated homophobic and heterosexist attitudes.
Document Type
Published Version
Rights
Copyright © Peter Lang 2010
Original Citation
Lisa M. Weidman
Homophobia, Heterosexism, and Ambivalence in the Premier Issue of Sports Illustrated Woman/Sport.
In Sexual Sports Rhetoric: Global and Universal Contexts, edited by Linda K. Fuller
2010, pages 147-158, Peter Lang: New York
DigitalCommons@Linfield Citation
Weidman, Lisa M., "Homophobia, Heterosexism, and Ambivalence in the Premier Issue of Sports Illustrated Woman/Sport" (2010). Faculty Publications. Published Version. Submission 11.
https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/mscmfac_pubs/11
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Comments
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