College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2026-05-06 06:30:01
Major
Communication
Honors Course
501
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2026
Abstract
This project will examine how female athletes are framed and represented within sports communication, with a focus on identifying patterns of gender bias across traditional and digital media. The research will analyze existing literature to understand how media portrayals of women athletes differ from those of men and how these differences influence visibility and perception of female athletes. Sources will be organized and compared to reveal recurring trends and highlight the factors that contribute to the biased representation. This research will take place during Fall 2025 and conclude in Spring 2026 with a final written report and presentation at the Williams Honors College Project Showcase. This project will bring awareness to gender bias in sports communication.
Research Sponsor
Juan Eduardo Contreras Barberena
First Reader
Mary Triece
Second Reader
Rhiannon Kallis
Honors Faculty Advisor
McKenna Vietmeier
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Baumer, Katie E., "Framing Female Athletes: Gender Bias and Representation in Sports Communication" (2026). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2165.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2165