Distance Learning

1. Have you changed your opinion or views as a result of this course? Why or why not?
I think i have changed my opinions about women in sport significantly this semester especially that concerning of women coming out in sport. I always believed that women should come out because it would be better for athlete to be relieved from all psychological oppression. But after learning about events like that of Rene Portland i know believe that in our society today women should keep their sexuality to themselves because of the affects it has on the athlete and the affects it has on everyone around them. My idea is not for homosexual women to express themselves but coming out creates so many more difficulties with a women in sport. Also i was surprised to hear that there is a law, Title IX, that helps women in sport.
2. One thing i was surprised to learn in this course.....?
I was surprised to learn the differences between men and women athletes in the media. I already knew quite a bit about the differences in sexuality in the media but i was surprised to find out about the great differences in college sports. I was surprised because i thought women and men were almost equal in collegiate sports but when discussing the differences in marketing campaigns for college athletes i was so surprised to see the huge differences between men and women and between different colleges. Overall i think i learned a lot about women in collegiate sports and the many differences of images in the media.