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Sexism & Body Image

Sexism & Body Image. 1.4 Societal Influences. A Definition?. Sexism and body image are both very closely linked in sport, and in society in general, but we must have a clear understanding of each factor:. Sexism. Body Image. Sexism. Sexism in the sporting world?. VEA –

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Sexism & Body Image

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  1. Sexism & Body Image 1.4 Societal Influences

  2. A Definition? Sexism and body image are both very closely linked in sport, and in society in general, but we must have a clear understanding of each factor: Sexism Body Image

  3. Sexism

  4. Sexism in the sporting world? VEA – The History of Women in Sports

  5. Challenging sexism in the sporting world… Title IX in the USA

  6. Sexism in the sporting world? The Fight for equality at Wimbledon & In The Locker Room

  7. London 2012: Nicola Adams discusses boxing

  8. Women now play American Football… Is this what you would expect? USA Women's Football League

  9. It’s 2013 – is it still that bad? John Inverdale comments on Marion Bartoli at Wimbledon 2013

  10. It’s 2013 – is it still that bad? The Open Golf Championships 2013

  11. Body Image

  12. What’s going on? The pursuit of perfection

  13. Even Olympians are affected… Gymnastics Wrestling Athletics

  14. And how is this portrayed in everyday life? Gender Inequality

  15. Apply this to you… Choose a physical activity. How are males and females treated in your activity? Can you find evidence of what is going on that separates the genders? Does body image play a part in your sport/activity? Consider: clothing and uniforms for playing, how it is photographed in the media, videos in the media, expectations of body type to play. Who is advantaged/disadvantaged by these opinions?

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