Elizabeth Lambert, a soccer player for New Mexico, became an Internet sensation for her actions during the Mountain West semifinal versus BYU. Video of Lambert from the game shows her throwing elbows, committing dangerous tackles, and yanking a girl down by the hair. This game would never receive national attention, but Lambert's actions put her in the national spotlight. While she was not ejected from the game for her actions, her school suspended her indefinitely. Women's sports receive more attention for bad behavior, than for outstanding accomplishments or great play. Stories of bizarre behavior of women in sports might bring them attention, but it is the wrong attention. Women in sports who receive the most media attention are the ones who sexualize themselves, or those who behave badly. Most people watch sports for there entertainment value. Personally I found this story entertaining and I watched the clips of her dirty play multiple times. This story received attention for this very reason. Dirty play happens all the time in men’s sports, but the attention received for dirty play in men’s sports is much less than the attention Lambert received. In society women are expected to behave "lady like", and not act out in aggression. In society men are allowed to show their aggression and outbursts are more commonly acceptable. The reality is that women will always receive attention in sports for all the wrong reasons.
David Johnson
T/Th 2-315 Kin 338
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