When I first enrolled in this class I wasn't aware that we
would be covering so many topics. I had no idea how there would be enough
content to last us an entire semester. I expected us to focus solely on gender
in sports. I was very wrong!
This class is one of my favorite classes that I've taken at
BG. This class made me think about a lot of topics that I would have never thought
of before. I really enjoyed the class discussion and being able to express my
views as well as hear the opinions of others. Some of my beliefs were
challenged while I also developed ideas and opinions on topics that I had never
thought about before. I think that this class really made the class more open
and accepting of others. I like that it challenged the belief of thinking in
binaries. I think it was important that we discussed the topic of race in
sports because it still remains a large issue that I think many people
overlook. Also, being a woman I saw the issues that females faced in sports but
I was not as aware of the issues facing men in sports. Homophobia is a big
issue in sports and we've talked about we would need an athlete in a big sport
to come out. Earlier today Jason Collins, an NBA player announced that he is
gay. Before this class I would have paid no attention to the story and would
have realized how courageous he is for being an open gay athlete. I will be
very interested to see the reactions and see if other athletes are more willing
to be an open gay athlete.
I truly enjoyed this class and I am so glad that BG offers
this it! Thanks for the great semester Dr. Spencer!
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