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Degree

Master of Liberal Studies, University of Toledo, Liberal Studies, 2012.

Abstract

Due to the early prejudices against women, today (particularly in the field of sports broadcasting) we constantly see reflections of the discriminations that women have faced throughout history. It wasn‘t until the nineteenth century that women gained “rights,” which gave them some of the privileges that the male gender has always enjoyed. Much to the credit of Title IX, women today receive equal opportunity in many arenas of everyday life. This thesis analyzes the advancement of women in sports broadcasting as part of the broader frame of the history of gender equality. Based on academic research and personal one-on-one interviews, I conclude that even though the acceptance of female broadcasters is rising, the constant struggle still remains. Just as women fought for acceptance in what was once considered an “all boys club,” women have persevered until sports media has given at least some of them the benefit of the doubt that they do belong in a man‘s world.

Committee / Advisors

Paulette Kilmer, PhD (Committee Chair)
Brian Anse Patrick, PhD (Committee Member)
Kristi Zeller (Committee Member)

Pages

52p.

Document number: toledo1333566569
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