In Chapter 8, Schultz discusses the professional opportunities for women in sport. In the final section, she addresses the question “Why aren’t women’s professional sports more successful?” 

Task: Identify examples of factors that hinder the success of women’s professional sports. For each of the following factors, identify two popular media stories from the last two years that discuss:

·       Sexist and antiquated attitudes

·       Financial 

·       Lack of media visibility

Write a short essay that discusses the current situation for women’s professional sport that is informed by and supported by those stories and the course text. Your essay should be about 2 pages (double spaced, 12 pt., Times New Roman font) plus bibliographic references (in APA format) at the end of your essay.

Consider writing your essay using the following outline.

1.    Introduction: Include thesis on factors inhibiting success of women’s professional sports

2.    Sexist and antiquated attitudes

                Define

1.             Supporting evidence from popular media story #1

2.            Supporting evidence from popular media story #2

3.    Financial 

                Define

1.              Supporting evidence from popular media story #3

2.             Supporting evidence from popular media story #4

4.    Lack of media visibility

                Define

1.             Supporting evidence from popular media story #5

2.             Supporting evidence from popular media story #6

5.    Conclusion

 ***For the strongest score, compare your findings to the Schultz’s findings and arguments in the course text.***