| 712 | Saturday, March 20, 2010 |
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| 11:45 AM-12:45 PM | Convention Center:101-102 |
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| Accurate Representation?: Media Guide Images of Female College Athletes |
| To date, most research examining media representations of female athletes has focused on those competing in the professional ranks or at the NCAA Division-I level. This study examined images of female student-athletes competing in volleyball, soccer, softball and basketball presented on the covers of media guides at the NCAA Division-II, NCAA Division-III, and NAIA competitive levels. This session will share the findings of the study. |
Keyword(s): gender issues, sport topics
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| Speakers: Heather I.D. Van Mullem and Alyson Peck, Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, ID; and Linda K. Sterling, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO |