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Female Athletes

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Editorial illustration for From Scarcity to Spotlight: How Sports Media's Portrayal of Female Athletes Evolved—and Where It Stalled
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From Scarcity to Spotlight: How Sports Media's Portrayal of Female Athletes Evolved—and Where It Stalled

Sports media coverage of female athletes has seen significant quantitative gains over three decades, moving from scarcity to more screen time. However, qualitative biases in framing, narrative, and source selection persist, indicating progress on separate tracks.

Yara Haddad·October 23, 2026
Diverse female athletes from various sports and eras depicted in a powerful, cinematic scene, symbolizing their growing influence and recognition.
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Impact of Sports Documentaries on Female Athlete Perception

Female athletes face a persistent double bind in sports documentaries: they are both underrepresented and misrepresented, even as the genre itself enjoys a decade of unprecedented quality and cultural

Yara Haddad·September 8, 2026