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Sports Journalism and Gender: Examining the Representation and Coverage of Women in Sports

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the representation and coverage of women in sports journalism.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the term used to describe the underrepresentation of women in sports journalism?

  1. Gender gap

  2. Glass ceiling

  3. Pay gap

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term 'gender gap' is used to describe the underrepresentation of women in sports journalism. The 'glass ceiling' refers to the invisible barrier that prevents women from advancing to higher positions in the field. The 'pay gap' refers to the difference in salary between male and female sports journalists.

What percentage of sports news stories are about women's sports?

  1. Less than 5%

  2. 5-10%

  3. 10-15%

  4. 15-20%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to a study by the Women's Sports Foundation, less than 5% of sports news stories are about women's sports.

What are some of the reasons why women are underrepresented in sports journalism?

  1. Sexism

  2. Lack of opportunities

  3. Bias in hiring and promotion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of reasons why women are underrepresented in sports journalism, including sexism, lack of opportunities, and bias in hiring and promotion.

What are some of the consequences of the underrepresentation of women in sports journalism?

  1. Women's sports are less visible

  2. Women's voices are less heard

  3. Women are less likely to be interested in sports

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The underrepresentation of women in sports journalism has a number of consequences, including that women's sports are less visible, women's voices are less heard, and women are less likely to be interested in sports.

What are some things that can be done to increase the representation of women in sports journalism?

  1. Encourage more women to pursue careers in sports journalism

  2. Provide more opportunities for women to work in sports journalism

  3. Eliminate bias in hiring and promotion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of things that can be done to increase the representation of women in sports journalism, including encouraging more women to pursue careers in the field, providing more opportunities for women to work in sports journalism, and eliminating bias in hiring and promotion.

Who was the first woman to cover the Super Bowl?

  1. Lesley Visser

  2. Jane Chastain

  3. Melissa Stark

  4. Hannah Storm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lesley Visser was the first woman to cover the Super Bowl in 1987.

Who is the current president of the Association for Women in Sports Media?

  1. Sarah Spain

  2. Julie DiCaro

  3. Lindsay Czarniak

  4. Jemele Hill


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarah Spain is the current president of the Association for Women in Sports Media.

What is the name of the annual award given to the top female sports journalist?

  1. The Gracie Award

  2. The Billie Award

  3. The Joan Rivers Award

  4. The Sarah Spain Award


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Billie Award is the annual award given to the top female sports journalist.

What is the name of the organization that advocates for gender equality in sports media?

  1. The Association for Women in Sports Media

  2. The Women's Sports Foundation

  3. The National Women's Law Center

  4. The American Civil Liberties Union


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Association for Women in Sports Media is the organization that advocates for gender equality in sports media.

What is the name of the annual conference that brings together women in sports media?

  1. The Women in Sports Media Conference

  2. The Gracie Awards Gala

  3. The Billie Awards Gala

  4. The Joan Rivers Awards Gala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Women in Sports Media Conference is the annual conference that brings together women in sports media.

What is the name of the podcast that discusses the intersection of sports and gender?

  1. The Intersection

  2. The Gender Gap

  3. The Glass Ceiling

  4. The Pay Gap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Intersection is the podcast that discusses the intersection of sports and gender.

What is the name of the book that examines the history of women in sports journalism?

  1. Breaking the Barrier: The History of Women in Sports Journalism

  2. Women in Sports Media: A History

  3. The Gender Gap in Sports Journalism

  4. The Glass Ceiling in Sports Journalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Breaking the Barrier: The History of Women in Sports Journalism is the book that examines the history of women in sports journalism.

What is the name of the documentary that tells the story of the first women to cover the Super Bowl?

  1. The First Ladies of Sports

  2. The Women Who Changed the Game

  3. Breaking the Barrier: The First Women to Cover the Super Bowl

  4. The Glass Ceiling: The First Women to Cover the Super Bowl


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Breaking the Barrier: The First Women to Cover the Super Bowl is the documentary that tells the story of the first women to cover the Super Bowl.

What is the name of the website that provides resources for women in sports media?

  1. The Association for Women in Sports Media

  2. The Women's Sports Foundation

  3. The National Women's Law Center

  4. The American Civil Liberties Union


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Association for Women in Sports Media is the website that provides resources for women in sports media.

What is the name of the scholarship that is awarded to female students pursuing careers in sports journalism?

  1. The Gracie Scholarship

  2. The Billie Scholarship

  3. The Joan Rivers Scholarship

  4. The Sarah Spain Scholarship


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Billie Scholarship is the scholarship that is awarded to female students pursuing careers in sports journalism.

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