The construction and deconstruction of gender through sport reporting in selected South African newspapers

This study is strengthened by several studies that have suggested that the print media is biased towards male sports coverage at the expense of womens sport. The study aimed to analyse and critically reflect upon the constructions of gender through sports reporting in selected regional (Gauteng) newspapers. Methods utilized to determine such constructions, included: i) a quantitative survey in terms of frequency of articles (text) and the scope of photographic images and, ii) a qualitative or content analysis in terms of text and photographic images in three regional newspapers (Die Beeld, The Star and The Sowetan) and interviews representing a spectrum of Gautengs readership.