Mentor/s
Dr. Michelle Loris Dr. Daniel Rober
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
The popularity of the smartphone has led to a society where information can be accessed or shared at any time with just the tap of a finger. Social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have capitalized on this technology to create platforms where people can be more connected than ever before. The influence has bled into all levels of society. In terms of the sports world, social media has become an outlet for teams, athletes, and fans to grow a dedicated following of like-minded individuals. However, despite the progressive nature of these sites, they have not escaped many of the historical issues that plague modern culture, sometimes becoming breeding grounds for negative rhetoric surrounding issues of racism, homophobia, and more. One of these problems surrounds the representation of women’s sports in comparison to their male counterparts.
College and Major available
Communication Studies BS
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus 2nd Floor University Commons
Start Day/Time
4-28-2023 12:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-28-2023 2:00 PM
Comments
Complete paper is presented as an Additional File.
Creative Commons License
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Honors Paper
The Effect of Social Media on Perceptions of Women in Sports
Digital Commons & West Campus 2nd Floor University Commons
The popularity of the smartphone has led to a society where information can be accessed or shared at any time with just the tap of a finger. Social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have capitalized on this technology to create platforms where people can be more connected than ever before. The influence has bled into all levels of society. In terms of the sports world, social media has become an outlet for teams, athletes, and fans to grow a dedicated following of like-minded individuals. However, despite the progressive nature of these sites, they have not escaped many of the historical issues that plague modern culture, sometimes becoming breeding grounds for negative rhetoric surrounding issues of racism, homophobia, and more. One of these problems surrounds the representation of women’s sports in comparison to their male counterparts.
Students' Information
Grace Hand, BA Sports Communication & Media, Honors, grad. 2023
Winner, Dean's Prize: College of Arts & Sciences Communications and Media Studies 2023 Award