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Female Sports Journalists: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
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Abstract 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... view more
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.... view less
Keywords
gender; masculinity; woman; sports; journalism; new media; working conditions; Sweden; gender-specific factors; journalist
Classification
Communicator Research, Journalism
Free Keywords
female sports journalism; harassment; hegemonic masculinity; new media landscape
Document language
English
Publication Year
2024
Journal
Media and Communication, 12 (2024)
Issue topic
Sports Journalists as Agents of Change: Shifting Political Goalposts in Nordic Countries
ISSN
2183-2439
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed