“Not Your One Again”: Visibility, Scrutiny, and Silence in Sports Media - Aoife Sheehan

Year
2025
Organisation
University of Limerick
Tags
sports media
gender inequality
women in media
journalism
representation
online abuse
credibility
visibility
media studies
feminist research
Summary

This research examines the gendered experiences of women in sports media in Ireland and the UK. Through interviews, it reveals how visibility brings heightened scrutiny, abuse, and self-censorship. The work highlights the emotional toll of working in male-dominated media and calls for institutional support beyond surface-level representation.