For We See and Know in Part: An Examination of the Portrayal of African-American Female Athletes on the covers of <em>Sports Illustrated</em>

This study examines the print media’s representation of African-American sportswomen’s femininity on the covers of Sport Illustrated. Sport is considered a male-dominated institution; a place where masculinity is expressed. Therefore, in spite of the increased participation for women in sport due to...

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Main Author: Lattimer, Chanel Leisa
Published: Trace: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange 2008
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Online Access:http://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/455