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Association for Women in Sports Media

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The Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM) is an American volunteer-managed, 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 as a support network and advocacy group for women who work in sports writing, editing, broadcast and production, and public and media relations.[1] The membership of more than 700 men and women includes professionals in the industry and students aspiring to sports media careers.[2]

Studies involving members of the Association for Women in Sports Media

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Several studies were conducted, involving members of the Association for Women in Sports Media, such as one conducted by Indiana University students. That study found that majority of the women within the sports field, that were also members of the association felt as though they were treated fairly. The study also concluded that some women still felt as though they were given the short end of the stick when it came to the amount of assignments they received working with male athletes. (Hardin, Marie; Shain, Stacie (2005-12-01).

Another survey of 200 women, also members of the Association for Women in Sports Media was conducted. This survey found that more women working in the sports media field, resulted in women’s sports being broadcast more frequently. The study also concluded that women have grown accustom to males dominating the field, which has helped women accept their role, and strive to do the same work as men. (Smucker, Michael K.; Whisenant, Warren A.; Pedersen, Paul M. (2003-10-01))

70 additional members of the Association for Women in Sports Media was also conducted, finding the women felt as though the pay, assignments given, and treatment by the administration was fair, and they were unable to identify any gaps within the companies they worked for, primarily newspapers. (Miloch, Kimberly S.; Pedersen, Paul M.; Smucker, Michael K.; Whisenant, Warren A. (2005-09-01).

References

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  1. ^ Tina V. Hall (2000). "Association for Women in Sports Media, 1987–Present". In Elizabeth V. Burt (ed.). Women's Press Organizations, 1881-1999. Greenwood Publishing Group. pp. 21–26. ISBN 978-0-313-30661-7.
  2. ^ Smucker, Michael K.; Whisenant, Warren A.; Pedersen, Paul M. (2003-10-01). "An Investigation of Job Satisfaction and Female Sports Journalists". Sex Roles. 49 (7): 401–407. doi:10.1023/A:1025120406343. ISSN 1573-2762. S2CID 142707357.
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