1. Masculinity In The Media
In my paper I want to look at how masculinity and sport function as the root of male violence as well as physical dominance, and how the media further portrays male violence as a part of our society. ... For instance, the mass media 'naturalizes' domination as an inevitable consequence of the male athlete's superiority, skill and strength. ... All of these features are heavily promoted by the mass media. ... The ritualization does not preclude actual violence taking place on or off the "field". ... Sport and the mass media's representation of sport fulfill a central ro...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate