Though it may come as a surprise to some, not every American is a sports fan. In fact, a good number of Americans don't care about, even hate, professional sports. Still, ours is a country in which sports fans call the shots. From Super Bowls to World Series to the Olympics, it's difficult to escape sports' reach in our culture. But, what of those who refuse to buy into our country's obsession with sports? Are there social ramifications for opting out of sports fandom? And what of men who aren't into sports? Is their plight more socially treacherous than that of women? How do they navigate through certain social situations, such as the workplace? What is it like to be a non-sports fan in America today? If you are a sports fan, what frustrates you about the non-sports fan? Likewise, what is the most challenging part of being a non-sports fan?
Include at least two of the following in your discussion:
- "Do Sports Matter for a Male Friendship?" (Huffington Post)
- "The Non-Sports Fan’s Guide to Maybe Enjoying the Super Bowl" (Gawker)
- "Why I Hate Sports" (InterestingIdeas)
- "How to Fake Like You Know About Sports" (Flavorwire)
- "I'm Not Athletic" (Reddit)
- "Ladies Only Watch Sports Because it Makes the Boys Like Them, Says Stupid Study" (Jezebel)
Requirements:
- Be in MLA Style
- Be two full pages in length
- Works cited page
Due: We 02.19
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