Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back
By Jessica Luther & Kavitha A. Davidson
Dilemmas of the Modern Fan. University of Texas Press, 2020.
Summary of Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back book by Jessica Luther & Kavitha A. Davidson
Two sports writers tackle the industry’s most controversial issues, from racial inequality to brain trauma, and attempt to comfort fans so they may continue enjoying the games they love despite the disparities.
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What do you get from this book? A thought-provoking look at the discriminatory practices dominating the sports world
Morality is a hot-button issue inside sports, dividing fans and players alike
American football can cause severe brain damage, though little is being done to aid injured players
Athletes are criticized when caught using drugs, but Intersex players with naturally enhanced hormones are penalized more severely
Native Americans have been repeatedly stereotyped and discriminated against by sports teams
Female tennis players are consistently ridiculed and earn less money than men, especially when they’re Black
LGBTQ athletes are viewed as inferior and face intolerance by fans, other players, and state laws
The media is dominated by white men who show little regard to people who are different from them
Domestic violence against women is frequently overlooked when it’s a star athlete committing the crime
Problematic owners can stir angst among fans, but speaking up is the key to getting them out
Free Agency issues have sparked debate on MLB salary caps and college sports
Student-athletes continue going unpaid even as tax dollars are spent on unneeded stadiums
The Olympics and World Cup are costly events that help break down racial and gender barriers
If we want to stop injustice, then fans and athletes must ignite a desire for change
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Who should read Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back book
- Sports fans
- psychologists
- sociologists
- anyone interested in the affect sports have on culture
About the author of Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back
Jessica Luther
Jessica Luther is an investigative journalist and co-host of feminist sports podcast Burn It All Down. Her work on gendered violence has appeared in Sports Illustrated and The Huffington Post. Kavitha A. Davidson is a former columnist at ESPN, where she focused on sports’ affect on business, gender, and culture. She has been a featured guest on SportsCenter and MSNBC.
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