The University of Wisconsin-Madison continues to portray itself as a “men’s sports school” even though Wisconsin women’s sports outplay men’s sports time and time again.
Just looking at this 2022-2023 school year, you can compare the women’s sports versus men’s sports and see. Here are statistics for some of the most popular women’s and men’s sports at Madison in the 2022-2023 seasons:
The Division 1 NCAA women’s basketball championship game was a hotly debated topic circling social media days after the event had concluded.
Record breaking audiences tuned in, many eager to watch Iowa’s star, Caitlin Clark. LSU was victorious, beating Iowa 102-85, securing their first ever national championship win.
For decades, women’s sports have been underrepresented in the media in comparison to men’s sports.
Despite the rise of female athletes and their remarkable accomplishments across sports, the coverage they receive is still insufficient and unequal to mens. Women need more media coverage to increase the legitimacy and respect of women’s sports.
The media has a crucial role in shaping public perception, and the lack of coverage of women’s sports perpetuates the notion that women’s sports are less important and less exciting than men’s.