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Analysis #1
Young athletes are bombarded with expectations of
greatness and the promise of notoriety if they are lucky enough to make it into
the world of professional sports. With
players now advertising everything from energy drinks to talcum powder to the
newest car off the assembly line, it is apparent that the value placed on athletic
ability has transformed over the years.
This topic encompasses several aspects of popular culture
such as rites, personal appearance, myths and stereotypes. However, a few are more relevant than
others. The media plays an important
role in shaping the image that the general public has of these professional
athletes; communicating it to the masses in both positive and negative ways. As expected, it beckons the youth to view
these talented individuals as heroes and look back on iconic figures and their contributions
to the sports world.
The
media is not solely responsible for how our children perceive these
competitions and their players. As
parents, we either encourage our children to participate in these activities or
steer them away from the organized sports and cultivate talents they may have
in other areas. Their impressionable
minds are in our hands to shape the perception they develop about what is ultimately
important in life.
I hope that by exploring the different cultural aspects
of this topic, I will have a better understanding behind each of them and why
we allow so much personal, social, and economic value to be placed on athleticism.
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