Sports Journalism and Gender: Examining the Representation and Coverage of Women in Sports
This quiz will test your knowledge about the representation and coverage of women in sports journalism.
Questions
What is the term used to describe the underrepresentation of women in sports journalism?
- Gender gap
- Glass ceiling
- Pay gap
- All of the above
What percentage of sports news stories are about women's sports?
- Less than 5%
- 5-10%
- 10-15%
- 15-20%
What are some of the reasons why women are underrepresented in sports journalism?
- Sexism
- Lack of opportunities
- Bias in hiring and promotion
- All of the above
What are some of the consequences of the underrepresentation of women in sports journalism?
- Women's sports are less visible
- Women's voices are less heard
- Women are less likely to be interested in sports
- All of the above
What are some things that can be done to increase the representation of women in sports journalism?
- Encourage more women to pursue careers in sports journalism
- Provide more opportunities for women to work in sports journalism
- Eliminate bias in hiring and promotion
- All of the above
Who was the first woman to cover the Super Bowl?
- Lesley Visser
- Jane Chastain
- Melissa Stark
- Hannah Storm
Who is the current president of the Association for Women in Sports Media?
- Sarah Spain
- Julie DiCaro
- Lindsay Czarniak
- Jemele Hill
What is the name of the annual award given to the top female sports journalist?
- The Gracie Award
- The Billie Award
- The Joan Rivers Award
- The Sarah Spain Award
What is the name of the organization that advocates for gender equality in sports media?
- The Association for Women in Sports Media
- The Women's Sports Foundation
- The National Women's Law Center
- The American Civil Liberties Union
What is the name of the annual conference that brings together women in sports media?
- The Women in Sports Media Conference
- The Gracie Awards Gala
- The Billie Awards Gala
- The Joan Rivers Awards Gala
What is the name of the podcast that discusses the intersection of sports and gender?
- The Intersection
- The Gender Gap
- The Glass Ceiling
- The Pay Gap
What is the name of the book that examines the history of women in sports journalism?
- Breaking the Barrier: The History of Women in Sports Journalism
- Women in Sports Media: A History
- The Gender Gap in Sports Journalism
- The Glass Ceiling in Sports Journalism
What is the name of the documentary that tells the story of the first women to cover the Super Bowl?
- The First Ladies of Sports
- The Women Who Changed the Game
- Breaking the Barrier: The First Women to Cover the Super Bowl
- The Glass Ceiling: The First Women to Cover the Super Bowl
What is the name of the website that provides resources for women in sports media?
- The Association for Women in Sports Media
- The Women's Sports Foundation
- The National Women's Law Center
- The American Civil Liberties Union
What is the name of the scholarship that is awarded to female students pursuing careers in sports journalism?
- The Gracie Scholarship
- The Billie Scholarship
- The Joan Rivers Scholarship
- The Sarah Spain Scholarship