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Fighting Visibility: Sports Media and Female Athletes in the UFC (Studies in Sports Media),Used
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Ultimate Fighting Championship and the present and future of women's sportsMixed martial arts stars like Amanda Nunes, Zhang Weili, and Ronda Rousey have made female athletes top draws in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Jennifer McClearen charts how the promotion incorporates women into its farflung media ventures and investigates the complexities surrounding female inclusion. On the one hand, the undeniable popularity of cards headlined by women add muchneeded diversity to the sporting landscape. On the other, the UFC leverages an illusion of promoting differencewhether gender, racial, ethnic, or sexualto grow its empire with an inexpensive and expendable pool of female fighters. McClearen illuminates how the UFC's halfhearted efforts at representation generate profit and cultural cachet while covering up the fact it exploits women of color, lesbians, gender nonconforming women, and others.Thought provoking and timely, Fighting Visibility tells the story of how a sports entertainment phenomenon made difference a part of its brandand the ways women paid the price for success.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Fighting Visibility'? A: The book explores the role of female athletes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and how their inclusion in sports media impacts representation and exploitation.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Fighting Visibility'? A: The author is Jennifer McClearen, who examines the complexities surrounding women's involvement in mixed martial arts.
- Q: What are the key themes addressed in the book? A: Key themes include diversity in sports, the illusion of representation, and the exploitation of female fighters, especially those from marginalized backgrounds.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Fighting Visibility'? A: The book contains 230 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Fighting Visibility' have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Fighting Visibility' published? A: It was published on March 30, 2021.
- Q: Is 'Fighting Visibility' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to sports media, gender studies, and cultural studies.
- Q: Does the book discuss any specific female athletes? A: Yes, it highlights prominent female fighters like Amanda Nunes, Zhang Weili, and Ronda Rousey.
- Q: Is there any additional content or features included in the book? A: The book does not specify additional features or content, focusing primarily on the author's analysis and insights.
- Q: What edition of 'Fighting Visibility' is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.