Author: Brady Munger
The article "Whats the Problem?" by McDonugh and Pappano is one that speaks directly on the issue and topic of Masculinity in sport and in general. In society today, there is no arguing how important a role sport plays in society. For almost everyone, there is at least one sport that has played a part in their life whether it be playing it as a kid, or being a fan of it into their older age. As the article quotes; "some sociologists argue that sports have replaced religion as a dominant force in the lives of many Americans" (McDonugh, Pappano, 2008 pg 2). This quote in among it self is a testament to how large sports have grown. With the large place that sports hold in society though, it obviously attracts problems and issues along with it. One of the large issues that comes with sport, one that already has existed in society is the issue of gender and its place in sport. Largely in sports history, females have been neglected and biased against. Men have been playing most of the sports, and have been the main participants. But as time has gone by, and society has changed so has that old ideal. In today's society men and women are largely equal in sport, with the passing of title 9 and the fight of feminists to be equal, the bias in sport has greatly decreased. But even with all of the work done to eliminate it, there is still issues regarding women in sport. Men are often looked upon as the superior athlete, and more athletic than the female. They are perceived to have more ability, skill, as well as they demand more respect from the spectators of sports. This is one problem that has not gone away yet. There is also still an issue of sex segregation in sport. Many sports available to men are not as readily available to women, as well as sports having different rules and perceptions. The article explains what it calls the "three I's" of sex segregation in sport, these are immorality, inferiority, and injury (McDonugh Pappano, 2008 pg 7). These are the three words the authors use to describe the sex segregation in sport. Immorality refers to the idea that people feel it is immoral to have females and males competing directly and shouldn't be done. Inferiority refers the ideal that women are inferior to men in athletic prowess and that men are naturally better. Finally injury refers to the fear of women being injured if playing against men head to head (McDonugh Pappano, 2008 pg 7). The article explains that these three I's are huge barriers to the advancement of women's sport, especially to those who want to see men and women faced against each other. The idea of these three I's has been developed throughout the history of man, and for them to be overcome it will take a lot of work and effort on everyone. The feminist movement still has a lot of strength and they will keep going until complete equality is achieved. Sport does hold a huge place in society, but still has a lot of growing up to do. The issue of gender segregation is large, and will continue to be fought and worked out in the future until it is resolved.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Wahle's Intro
My name is Nathan Wahle and I am a junior in the Sport Management program here at Bowling Green. I am from Kettering, OH which is a suburb just outside of Dayton. Since I am from southern Ohio I am a Cincinnati Reds and Bengals fan. My favorite team I root for, though, is the University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball. Basketball has always been my favorite sport and Kentucky has always been my favorite team ever since I can remember.
Because basketball is my favorite sport, the past two years I have worked as a basketball manager for the Bowling Green men's basketball team here. I followed that up by completing my practicum with the men's basketball office and have really enjoyed every moment and relationship I have had a privelege of creating. Currently I am the Varsity Assistant boys' basketball coach for Maumee High School. It has been an incredible experience and I love every moment of spending time teaching, coaching, and building relationships with the kids I work with.
The male athlete that I would pay to watch play is Larry Bird. His nickname "Larry Legend" pretty much explains it all for why he would be an athlete worth paying to see. From the games I have seen of him on ESPN Classic, I think he played the game to its purest form. His jumpshot was so smooth and consistent, his passing was always crisp and right on the mark, his basketball IQ kept him a step ahead of his opponent, and his hustle provided inspiration for what hard work can provide. This all helped to contribute to Larry Bird winning three MVP awards and being a part of three NBA Championships with the Boston Celtics. His career is probably most highlighted by his rivalry (friendly) with Erving "Magic" Johnson. The rivalry began in college and then spilled over into the NBA where they met each other for quite a few NBA Championship matchups. These performances always provided fireworks and both players typically played up to their best ability. Larry Bird and Magic Johnson together helped revolutionized the game of basketball and that is why I would pay to see Bird play.
The female athlete I would pay to see is Mia Hamm. I feel as though she might be the best female athletes in all sports and she went a long way in setting the standard for women sports and showing that women can be dominant and exciting to watch and competitive as well. Mia Hamm's athleticism and skill electrified the sport of soccer as a whole not just from a women's side but overall. She was such competitor and she along with the US Women's World Cup team represented America so well and gave America something to really be proud of. Mia Hamm was the catalyst of that team and she was so exciting to watch because you felt like at any time she could bust out an incredible goal. She was reaching her prime right around when Michael Jordan was in his prime and at that time both of them were the leading sport role models for each gender. So for as exciting as Mia Hamm was to watch on television I can only imagine how exciting she would be to watch in person.
When I graduate from college I would like to go into coaching for the early part of my career and maybe become a high school athletic director. However, as I grow older I would like to get into a front office position and ideally a General Manager position for any professional sport organiztion.
Because basketball is my favorite sport, the past two years I have worked as a basketball manager for the Bowling Green men's basketball team here. I followed that up by completing my practicum with the men's basketball office and have really enjoyed every moment and relationship I have had a privelege of creating. Currently I am the Varsity Assistant boys' basketball coach for Maumee High School. It has been an incredible experience and I love every moment of spending time teaching, coaching, and building relationships with the kids I work with.
The male athlete that I would pay to watch play is Larry Bird. His nickname "Larry Legend" pretty much explains it all for why he would be an athlete worth paying to see. From the games I have seen of him on ESPN Classic, I think he played the game to its purest form. His jumpshot was so smooth and consistent, his passing was always crisp and right on the mark, his basketball IQ kept him a step ahead of his opponent, and his hustle provided inspiration for what hard work can provide. This all helped to contribute to Larry Bird winning three MVP awards and being a part of three NBA Championships with the Boston Celtics. His career is probably most highlighted by his rivalry (friendly) with Erving "Magic" Johnson. The rivalry began in college and then spilled over into the NBA where they met each other for quite a few NBA Championship matchups. These performances always provided fireworks and both players typically played up to their best ability. Larry Bird and Magic Johnson together helped revolutionized the game of basketball and that is why I would pay to see Bird play.
The female athlete I would pay to see is Mia Hamm. I feel as though she might be the best female athletes in all sports and she went a long way in setting the standard for women sports and showing that women can be dominant and exciting to watch and competitive as well. Mia Hamm's athleticism and skill electrified the sport of soccer as a whole not just from a women's side but overall. She was such competitor and she along with the US Women's World Cup team represented America so well and gave America something to really be proud of. Mia Hamm was the catalyst of that team and she was so exciting to watch because you felt like at any time she could bust out an incredible goal. She was reaching her prime right around when Michael Jordan was in his prime and at that time both of them were the leading sport role models for each gender. So for as exciting as Mia Hamm was to watch on television I can only imagine how exciting she would be to watch in person.
When I graduate from college I would like to go into coaching for the early part of my career and maybe become a high school athletic director. However, as I grow older I would like to get into a front office position and ideally a General Manager position for any professional sport organiztion.
Introduction Mark Chipperfield
My name is Mark Chipperfield and I
am a junior Sport Management major here at Bowling Green State University. I
was born in Vancouver, Washington and from six years until I went to college I
lived in a suburb of Portland, Oregon.
I am currently in my second year of
working as a student manager for the Men’s Basketball team here at Bowling
Green State University. I was able to complete my practicum working in the
basketball offices last semester and enjoy the job immensely.
The male athlete that I said I would
pay to see in person would be Bill Walton in the prime of his career,
preferable during the 1976-1977 season when he was playing for the Portland
Trailblazers. Before he started having injury problems he was an incredible post
player who was a very talented passer. He is widely regarded as one of the
greatest players who has ever worn a Blazer uniform and since I grew up a
Blazer fan it would be a great time to have the opportunity to see him play in
person.
The female athlete that I said I
would pay to see in person would be Lisa Leslie. I said this because Lisa
Leslie was one of the first pioneers of the WNBA. She was one of the first
female players to dunk and was a dominate player in her time. She also was widely
known as a great member of the Los Angeles Community and is a solid role model
for America’s youth.
My favorite sports are basketball,
tennis and soccer. I grew up playing basketball and tennis which I continued
through high school. My love for watching soccer is mostly a result of growing
up with two English parents.
During this semester I hope to learn
about a variety of different gender related issues that are present in the
sports world. I hope to learn about how to ways to promote equality with gender
in sports.
Brady's Introduction
Brady Munger
January 17, 2012
Introduction Blog
For my introduction to our blog, I will start off with telling a little about myself and my interests, and then divulge into the athletes that I picked for our in class assignment and why. Starting off, me personally I am a very active and outgoing person. I am not shy in the least bit, and am very active in my learning and in my life. I am currently a junior at BGSU, age wise I am a sophomore but I finished a year of college in high school so I am a whole year ahead of the game. Sports wise, I have many different interests. My favorite sport is hockey. I am currently the student manager of the BGSU hockey team, and love what I do with the team. It is my dream to work in the professional hockey scene, especially with my favorite team the Detroit Redwings. My dream job would be holding the position of general manager for the Wings. My other sports interests include football, and Lacrosse. In high school I played football and currently am a member of the club lacrosse team here at BGSU. I love sports all around and it is for sure my number one interest in life.
For the athletes that I picked for our class room exercises, I picked Gordie Howe and Mia Moore. The reason I picked Howe is because of the historical significance that he holds not only in my favorite sport, but for my favorite team. He is one of the greatest players in history, and has set many records and done many great things for the game of hockey and the NHL. The reason I picked Mia Moore is because of the influence she holds. She is such a young athlete, coming from the University of Connecticut but she has the poise and leadership of a veteran. She is so influential in her sport, and for the advancement of professional women's sport that I hold a high opinion of her, and would love to see her skills on the court.
January 17, 2012
Introduction Blog
For my introduction to our blog, I will start off with telling a little about myself and my interests, and then divulge into the athletes that I picked for our in class assignment and why. Starting off, me personally I am a very active and outgoing person. I am not shy in the least bit, and am very active in my learning and in my life. I am currently a junior at BGSU, age wise I am a sophomore but I finished a year of college in high school so I am a whole year ahead of the game. Sports wise, I have many different interests. My favorite sport is hockey. I am currently the student manager of the BGSU hockey team, and love what I do with the team. It is my dream to work in the professional hockey scene, especially with my favorite team the Detroit Redwings. My dream job would be holding the position of general manager for the Wings. My other sports interests include football, and Lacrosse. In high school I played football and currently am a member of the club lacrosse team here at BGSU. I love sports all around and it is for sure my number one interest in life.
For the athletes that I picked for our class room exercises, I picked Gordie Howe and Mia Moore. The reason I picked Howe is because of the historical significance that he holds not only in my favorite sport, but for my favorite team. He is one of the greatest players in history, and has set many records and done many great things for the game of hockey and the NHL. The reason I picked Mia Moore is because of the influence she holds. She is such a young athlete, coming from the University of Connecticut but she has the poise and leadership of a veteran. She is so influential in her sport, and for the advancement of professional women's sport that I hold a high opinion of her, and would love to see her skills on the court.
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