Female Sports Journalists: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

This article aims to explore the experiences of female sports journalists in Sweden from a gender perspective. The theoretical framework is inspired by Yvonne Hirdman’s understanding of gender in a binary system and R. W. Connell’s definition of hegemonic masculinity. Data consist of 10 semi-structu...

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Published in:Media and communication (Lisboa) 2024-07, Vol.12 (7), p.1
Main Authors: Radmann, Aage, Satre, Anna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
20th century
Binary system
Communication
female sports journalism
Females
Feminism
Gender
Gender differences
Gender equity
Harassment
hegemonic masculinity
Journalism
Journalists
Masculinity
new media landscape
Open access publishing
Popular culture
Sports
Stereotypes
Women
Working conditions
Working women
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Summary:This article aims to explore the experiences of female sports journalists in Sweden from a gender perspective. The theoretical framework is inspired by Yvonne Hirdman’s understanding of gender in a binary system and R. W. Connell’s definition of hegemonic masculinity. Data consist of 10 semi-structured interviews with the most prominent female sports journalists in Sweden. The sports journalists in this study express that there has been a change in the media industry, resulting in a better understanding of women’s working conditions within the industry. Even so, the work is still grounded in a culture signified by hegemonic masculinity, where women need to find their own strategies to build a successful career, handle harassment, and cope with other gender-related challenges.
ISSN:2183-2439
2183-2439
DOI:10.17645/mac.8200