Conclusion: Joshua Kovacs

I really enjoyed this semesters class on sport and gender. I enjoy classes that spark debate and classes where you are encouraged to share your opinion on popular topics as well as here others opinions on them. Some of the topics that I enjoyed include Michael Jordan and the effect he had on the sports and business world. He was the best basketball player of all time according to many and also one of the most marketable people in all of sports. He made just about every company he came into contact with millions of dollars and didn't do to bad from a personal standpoint with money! He created such an iconic brand that he makes million still after retiring in the early 2000's. He will forever be admired by fans and coveted by companies to sell their products. The topic about Britney Griner being offered a contract by Mark Cuban was interesting because it has still yet to play out and people are not sure if he did this for a publicity stunt or if he will invite her to the summer games to try out. Many believe that she needs to stay at the WNBA level and help elevate women's basketball but still some think it would be great to see a woman try and compete at a men's level, even if it is a publicity stunt. This also bring the discussion of a woman attending the NFL combine which was also an interesting topic covered in class because it marked the first time a female was invited to compete. She may have had to leave due to injury but it shows how much woman have done to reach equality in terms of athletic proneness in today's sports. In conclusion, I enjoyed the semester in this class and it opened my eyes to all of the controversial problems of equality in today's sports world as we strive for equality among all.