Internet as a vehicle for social change?

Does the internet have the ability to portray female athletes as athletic instead of only being presented in the media as sexual objects? YES! The internet can be used as a special tool, more people use the internet today than ever. Private groups can now get their own websites and do whatever they choose to do to them. I see the internet as being able to depict women in more than just sexual objects, websites can be created by foundations to endorse the exposure of female athletes actually being athletes. If more websites were created like this i think we would see less hype about female athletes being portrayed in provocative ways. The internet has lots of possibilities because it allows people to connect from all over and share ideas and thoughts, this can be true for women in sport too, such as this blog site, the whole blog devoted to the education and information that is entailed with women in sport. I can see future websites and other media venues in the future that will depict female athletes as more than just a good looking pair of legs, but as strong, motivated, elite athletes.

Ryan Dunham Kin. 338I T/TH 2-3:15