Write a 5-7 page paper on the Sports Illustrated June 7, 1982 issue. The point of the paper is not to account for every single item in the publication or to focus on one topic or story to the exclusion of all others. Nor is it to simply summarize what’s in the publication. The goal is analysis.
Draw a connection between the sports stories and the ads. Use the main story and two other stories in the issue to explain your points.
Explore factors that align with traditional marketing strategies aimed at a male audience. Themes of masculinity, competition and performance should be addressed.
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Also explore the perceived dynamic of men holding power and influence therefore having more privilege and control in sports in 1982.
Explain societal norms and structures in sports in 1982.