MUSLIM WOMEN ATHLETES MARGINALIZATION ON ONLINE SPORT NEWS Dwi Cahyo Kartiko, Deny Efita Nur Rakhmawati, Mundi Rahayu, Abdul Rachman Syam Tausikal
Physical Education Department, Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia, English Literature Department, Faculty of Humanities, UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Indonesia, English Literature Department, Faculty of Humanities, UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Indonesia, Physical Education Department, Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia
Abstract
Muslim women athletes have made a beneficial contribution to sports and changed society^s perceptions to support gender parity. On the other hand, women are discouraged from engaging in public life in some communities. The current study reveals how Muslim women athletes are marginalized as it is reflected in online sports news. It seeks to study gender production through language and imagery as well as other linguistic elements through a qualitative analysis of media discourse. The news is purposefully chosen from three reputable international sports publications for the past two years and cover women^s sports. The findings reveal that Muslim women^s accomplishments are underrepresented and poorly defined. The discourse analysis also shows an uneven and stereotyped representation of Muslim women. Images that marginalize women relative to males in society are created, along with terminology that is particular to one gender. The study also shows that they must overcome cultural and Islamic norms that limit Muslim women from participating in sports. Additionally, media discourse has the capacity to have a long-lasting effect on the public^s point of views.
Keywords: Marginalization, Muslim Women Athletes, Online Sport News
