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Caught on camera: The battle to end the sexualisation of women in sport With nine in 10 elite sportswomen experiencing online harm, new guidelines protect athletes where it matters most — at the source Gender Just now

Caught on camera: The battle to end the sexualisation of women in sport With nine in 10 elite sportswomen experiencing online harm, new guidelines protect athletes where it matters most — at the source Gender Just now

By GhanaSummary NewsroomKenya

A long overdue change The new European Broadcasting Union guidelines for respectful coverage in women’s athletics target specific, problematic broadcasting habits that add zero narrative value.

The guidelines identify three main culprits: Lingering close-ups on specific body partsLow-angle camera placements for high jump and pole vault eventsExcessive slow-motion replays with no storytelling purpose.” The case of Australia Australia lacks a singular, comprehensive media alliance such as the European Broadcasting Union to enforce a coordinated approach that targets the sexualisation of women in sport across all networks.

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