Which of the Following Statements Concerning Media Portrayal of Women

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning media portrayal of women athletes is/are true?

• A) Women who participate in traditional feminine sports such as tennis or gymnastics get more media coverage than women competing in more masculine team sports such as basketball or baseball.
• B) Despite the increased participation of women in sports, female athletes continue to be underrepresented in the media.
• C) In the 2008 Olympics, women who competed in sports involving power or physical contact such as martial arts, shotput, and weight lifting received extensive media coverage.
• D) a and b

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