Full Description
This book critically examines the professional experience of sports journalists and the impact that has on the content the industry produces. In particular, it interrogates race, sexuality and disability through an intersectional lens. Drawing on the work of the Sports Media Identity Network, a collaborative project between scholars and sports journalism advocacy groups, this book combines quantitative and qualitative research and contributions from industry experts. By bringing together academics and sports journalism practitioners, it moves between theory and practice to ensure that each informs the other and is thus strengthened. The collection provides a nuanced understanding of the current complexities of identity representation within sports journalism, informed by first-hand accounts from sports journalists. As such, it offers an invaluable resource for scholars and students working in the fields of sports journalism and sports media as well as those working in the industry.
Contents
1. Introduction: The Need for Praxis.- Part I Gender and sexuality.- 2. Framing the Narrative on Transgender Athletes in Women's Sport.- 3. An Agent of Change? The Framing of LGBTQ+ Narratives in the Brazilian Football Media.- 4. Engage, Encourage, Ingrain: How are LGBT+ People and Allies Influencing Sports Media?.- Part II Disability.- 5. Headed in the Right Direction? Critical Perspectives on 'gender parity' at the Paralympic Games.- 6. Disability and Disability Sport on the BBC and Channel 4: Analysing the Audience Reception and Production Processes of Mediated Disability Sport in the UK.- 7. The Triple Whammy: Athletes' Perspectives on the Reporting of Women in Disability Sport.- Part III Race.- 8. Reporting on Race and Racism in Sports Journalism.- 9. Racial Framing by Local TV News Covering the Tokyo Olympics from a Racial Majority City.- 10. Italian Black Sporting Stars in the Media: The Representation of Paola Egonu and Mario Balotelli.- 11. Conclusion: Implications for Practice and Collaboration.
