Today, TV channels provide more men’s sports shows than women’s sport shows. Why? Should TV channels give equal time for women’s sport and men’s sport?

Sample 1:

Television channels today regularly devote more airtime to men’s sporting events than women’s. Personally, I believe that the reasons for this are financial, and whilst efforts should be made to give equal time to men’s and women’s sports, viewership means that this would be a difficult task.

Firstly, the main consideration of television channels and studio executives to prioritise men's sports is viewership, as more views mean more advertising revenue. Television channels need to make a decision on how best to utilize the amount of time they have in order to secure the highest ratings, and the reality is that men’s sports tend to be more popular than women’s sports. The men’s World Cup Finals, for example, had viewership in the billions, whilst this number was much lower for the womens’ World Cup. Since TV channels’ main purpose is to make money, it is not difficult to see why they would prefer to showcase men’s sports over women’s.

However, there is the consideration that giving women sports more publicity can help to alter public perception over time. If something gets a huge amount of newspaper, radio, and television coverage for decades, it is unsurprising that it would eventually become popular. Therefore, what may help make the world of sports coverage less divided would be to report more on women’s sports and to increase its airtime. The overwhelming popularity of women’s football in the United States, for example, provides a stunning testament to the ability of the media to be able to thrust women’s sports into the limelight. Applying this method to other sports might mean they can become popular as well.

In conclusion, I argue that the reason why men’s sports have been given more coverage than women’s is due to ratings playing a fundamental role in how media companies operate. Nonetheless, by shifting the attention to female sports, the media can make them as successful as men’s sports in the long run.  

Sample 2:

These days, there is a significant difference between men and women’s sports coverage on television channels. I believe that women’s sports should get just as much coverage as men’s and will outline my reasons in the following essay.

To begin with, there are many reasons for the dominance of men over women’s sports programs on TV. Due to a large proportion of male sports viewers, TV channels tend to produce sports programs for men to maximize their ratings and profits. Take football as an example. When entering a coffee shop, it is easy to catch groups of men having discussions about a recent men’s football match, while women show greater preference for shopping or lifestyle channels. Besides, because men usually perform better than women in sports such as boxing and bodybuilding, they play at a much higher level, which makes men’s sports more exciting to watch.

On the other hand, I am of the opinion that it is necessary for TV channels to provide equal coverage for both genders. First, it creates gender equality in society and increases the rate of women’s sports participation. In fact, every time women go out on the field, they give it their all knowing that their best will likely go unnoticed. Therefore, just like men, female athletes should receive full recognition for their effort. Secondly, better TV coverage also enables women to make money off from endorsements and enhance their living standard. That is to say, more TV exposure for the female players will lead to major deals with endorsers and higher salaries in the future through advertising contracts.

In conclusion, why women’s sports shows do not receive enough coverage in this day and age results from those aforementioned reasons, and I truly believe that it is necessary to ensure equal coverage of women’s sports.

Sample 3:

These days, when it comes to sport, a higher number of games played by men are broadcast, compared to that of women. A growing number of people having more interest in men’s sporting events is the main reason for this and I believe that equal attention should be paid to women’s sport.

The major factor leading television producers to prioritise men’s sport is the audience watching male athletes competing considerably outnumbers people watching shows of their female counterparts. More viewers mean more profits, advertising contracts and sponsorship investments for the TV channels broadcasting the shows. Take football in Vietnam as an example. Men’s football match at the 30th SEA games attracted millions of people both from different parts of Vietnam and other neighbouring countries, while the figure for women’s match was significantly lower. Giving men’s sport a higher priority is, therefore, a wise strategy to earn large profits and attract more investment.

However, I would argue that TV coverage should not be biased towards men’s sport and that female athletes should be given equal opportunities. If men’s sports programmes continue to receive significantly more coverage than the programmes of their opposite sex, it might increase gender inequality, which is one of the most serious issues in many parts of the world today. Another thing is that there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people who have interests in women’s sport in recent years, and hence, television coverage should focus more on this area.

In conclusion, a wider audience watching men’s sports channels is the most important reason why TV producers provide more men’s shows than women’s shows, and I am of the opinion that there should be a greater equality in the coverage of men’s and women’s sport.

Sample 4:

It is true that men’s sport events generally receive wider coverage from media outlets, particularly television, than those of women. I personally believe that although TV channels are tempted to broadcast men’s sport more because of its greater appeal to viewers, women’s sport should be given equal airtime.

To begin with, sport events with male participants are admittedly more entertaining and competitive in most cases, which makes them more attractive to TV viewers and, therefore, TV stations. With their superior physical strength, sportsmen are able to perform skilful but taxing feats that most sportswomen cannot when they compete. For instance, it is common to see a male football player deftly dribble the ball with great speed multiple times during a match, something that female football players do not do very often due to the lack of stamina.

That being said, ignoring women’s sport events is, in my opinion, discriminatory and unjust. Just like those of their male counterparts, women’s sport events deserve public attention and media coverage, not because they are exciting to watch but because it is a sign of equality between sportspeople of both genders. Furthermore, giving more time for female sport shows might encourage more girls and women to partake in sports and motivate female athletes to always improve their skills and competence, thereby enhancing the quality of these events. This, in turn, will possibly attract more coverage as well as investment in female sport shows.

In conclusion, despite being less appealing to the general television viewer, women’s sport events should still be given as much airtime as those of men to promote equality and encourage their development in the future.

Sample 5:

Some people say that TV should present an equitable amount of showtime for women’s and men’s sports. In this essay, I will explain why I think it is not a good idea.

People who support the idea of equal coverage of male and female athletes on TV think that this would empower the women’s role in sport and discourage gender discrimination. They assumed that if the media gave more exposure to female sporting events, it would arouse public attention to women’s sports, thereby decreasing the gap between women’s and men’s sports. However, it is a fact that men still play an important role and they are the overwhelming majority of sports participants despite some improvements in the proportion of airtime covered by women sports. Therefore, if one believes that a quantitative change in showtime might promote gender equality in sports, I think that they are too optimistic, and the situation is much more complicated.

I believe that the root cause for less coverage on women’s sports lies on the fact that female athletes are barely acknowledged and have been stigmatised because of their sex and household duties. As a result, their participation in sports is not welcomed in some countries or is even devalued in media reports. A research also pointed out that the performance of women in athletic competition is considered as less important and less exciting by women themselves, let alone men. TV and the mass media are simply driven by what their audience wants, so the situation will look rosy, provided that we give women’s sport a stronger preference and an acknowledgement.

In conclusion, while increasing the showtime of women’ sports seems to be a too simple option, it is better to raise the public awareness about female sports to end gender discrimination.

Sample 6:

When watching sports channels on TV, there appears to be a clear disparity between male and female sportsmen these days. This essay will first discuss the origins of this unbalanced situation, and then it will consider whether broadcast authorities have a responsibility to reduce gender inequality. There are currently a large number of TV networks that broadcast men's sports rather than women's games. Several reasons may be contributing to this tendency; I would say that TV channels should equalise the amount of time spent on men's and women's competition shows.

To begin, this is mostly due to the fact that male sports are more popular than those practised by female athletes. There is an outdated stereotype that physical activities are exclusive for guys. Although certain competitive female sports, such as rhythmic gymnastics and figure skating, are actively publicised, many sports women are generally regarded as outsiders in various professions, such as football and swimming. In the case of women's soccer in South Korea, even after the national team achieved first place, just a few media sources covered the storey.

On the one hand, there are some reasons why this occurs. To begin with, men's sports have more viewers than women's games, which may cause TV stations to prioritise men's athletics shoes. For example, in football, men's matches draw millions of viewers, whereas women's matches draw far less. As a result, in order to improve rates, TV broadcasters would emphasise men's sports shows. If television networks pay more attention to women's sports, they may lose money. Furthermore, many people believe that sports are only for males because they require strength, stamina, and agility. This could lead to a decrease in the number of women competing in sports compared to men. As a result, the number of girls playing the game is insufficient to propagate.

To go on to the following problem, stations must make an effort to equalise the broadcasting hours of the two different sexes. As a result, society can compensate for the dearth of strong female role models that young people perceive succeeding in their careers. As a result, future great athletes who show promise as children will be nurtured. Figure skating, for example, was once considered an unattractive sport in South Korea, but since the appearance of Yuna Kim, the best figure skater in the world, it has grown in popularity to be the most favoured winter Olympic sport in South Korea, and a number of teenagers have begun to train to become figure skaters.

To summarise, the imbalance in sports programming on television is generated by the popularity of athletes. From my perspective, it is critical for media firms to broadcast both male and female athletes without bias in order to promote the field of women's exercise. In conclusion, while some factors may force TV channels to devote more time to men's sports, I believe television should devote equal time to both.

Sample 7:

In today's modern world, there are various reasons why TV coverage tends to make sports shoes for men while women are underrepresented. I believe that television channels should devote equal attention to shows of both genders.

There are numerous reasons why males are paid more than women in sports that are broadcast on television. To begin with, males have more time than females. Obviously, women are usually responsible for their children and families, therefore they do not set aside time to watch television. For example, Vietnamese women are frequently conventional females who spend money on the family; as a result, husbands can watch television. Second, creating sports programmes for men provides more benefits in terms of finance. Males clearly have more favourite sports than girls. For example, as the shares of money climb, so do the rates of watching sports shows.

Sports broadcasters, in my opinion, should have the same air hours for men and women. The first is that women are getting more modern in today's society, and as a result, they are beginning to focus on self-care through exercise. For example, thanks to television sports programmes, ladies can practise at home instead of going to sports centres. The second point is that women are more likely to participate in sports; therefore, broadcasters should produce more sports shows to encourage ladies to exercise more frequently.

In conclusion, broadcasters have a tendency to do more sports shoes for men than for women for a variety of reasons, including the fact that men have more leisure time than women and sports programmes for men earn more money. TV coverage, in my opinion, should establish broadcast times for both gender equality because the number of women watching sports is increasing and women need to participate in sports.

Sample 8:

Gender equality on television sports networks has been skewed over the years. This tendency, I feel, has its own set of reasons; yet I strongly believe that female athletes should be given more televised time.

Although gender equality has come a long way, including UNESCO's designation of sport and physical activities as a human right in 1978, gender equality in sports is still far from complete, particularly in television shows. There are, in my opinion, two major causes of this problem. To begin with, male sports always receive more attention from the audience; as a result, TV producers have a broader strategy to display men's games on their networks. As a result, these programmes received increased media attention and sponsorship cash. Second, some people argue that "women's sports aren't interesting enough." Despite the fact that women's sports are becoming more popular, some people say that "no matter how hardy a sportswoman may be, her body is not cut out to absorb certain shocks." Consider the Women's World Cup soccer final from last July. With almost 25.4 million people, it was the most viewed soccer match - or men's women's - ever in the United States. Nonetheless, the players were paid significantly less than their male counterparts.

However, I'd like to highlight two reasons why we should pay greater attention to women's sports shows. For starters, the more female athletes there are in sports, the more female audiences are driven to exercise on a regular basis. It has the potential to have a long-term impact on women's health and contribute to a healthy lifestyle in the community. Second, everyone should have the same opportunities to be anything they choose to be. There should be no discrimination in athletics, business, or in life. Gender should not be used to define us or prevent us from expressing our talents.

To summarise, the domination of men's athletics on television has been monetarily beneficial to programme producers while also meeting the need of mass viewers. As a result, in order to ensure the long-term growth of a healthy lifestyle and equal rights for both genders, producers must plan a balanced programming schedule for both genders.

Sample 9:

It is common practice for most TV networks to focus more on men’s athletics rather than women’s. In my opinion, this is a natural byproduct of the history of sports and there should be more equal emphasis depending on the sport in question.

Men’s sports are more popular because they have developed further. In the past, athletics was always the primary domain of men and women were relegated to more domestic roles. Modern society understands this was discriminatory but the result, higher quality of play among male sports, cannot be argued. A good example of this would be professional basketball where the male leagues, such as the NBA, feature some of the greatest athletes in the world, executing complex coaching schemes, and consistently showcasing high skill levels. Women’s basketball, while it has developed considerably in the last two decades, is not the same level of entertainment though this may change in the coming years.

As this situation may require time to remedy, only the ratings can justify equal programming time. There are sports where this is already the case essentially, such as tennis, where women receive equal prize money, and the ratings are comparable. In the United States, this also applies for international football tournaments, where the female team regularly advances far beyond their male counterparts. In these examples, it is warranted to give female athletics at least, if not more, broadcast time. However, mandating this policy for all sports before they are ready, and the audience exists is likely to produce a strong backlash and in fact hinder the progress of women’s sports.

In conclusion, there are institutional reasons for the disparity in the time television channels dedicate to men’s and women’s sports and this should be corrected on a case-by-case basis. Viewers will decide themselves which sports deserve the most attention, regardless of gender.

Sample 10:

TV networks have been prioritizing men’s sport programmes over those of women. Several factors are responsible for this gap in popularity, and I do not think that both deserve an equal amount of air time.

This imbalance by TV stations is believed to emerge from financial interest.

As men’s sports shows are generally more well-received than women’s, the channels have to satisfy the market by showing more of such programmes to generate more revenue. This dominance of men’s sports over their counterparts in TV shows demand stems from the differences in male and female preferences, which is males are often into sports while females are not. Obviously, having a low player pool means that women’s sports shows have less to offer to the audience, bringing less profits to TV providers when compared to men’s. For example, the Men’s World Cup, which is a quadrennial international football event, is broadcast all over the world while Female’s World cup is often neglected by TV providers. It is commercial benefits that incentivize TV channels to favour the Men’s World Cup to Women’s.

It is not advisable that TV channels impose the same broadcast time for two categories as the decision should be based on the commercial potential. If TV channels cut down the airtime of men’s sports shows to force a statistically balanced amount for both genders, they could face losses in revenue. This reduction in profit is due to the viewers’ lack of interest in women’s sports. As the shift is implemented, the viewers who have no interest in women’s sports are unlikely to welcome women’s sports shows, thus, possibly cancelling their subscription to the channel.

In conclusion, the uneven airtime between men’s and women’s sports shows could be explained from an economic standpoint. It is also not beneficial for TV channels to push a balanced airtime for both shows in terms of finance.

Sample 11:

In today’s TV shows, one of the most interesting and well-known genres for people is sports. However, instead of presenting equal amount for men’s sports shows and women’s sports shows, TV programmers tend to increase airtime for men’s sports shows. The reason and further discussion of this phenomenon will be addressed in this essay.

The reason why women’s sports shows are fewer than men’s sports shows is based on two characters: the participants and the viewers. It’s undeniably true that men are stronger than women, so they play sport better than women. Men have the tendency to involve in sports that is physically demanding, which attracts more viewers because those sports are enticing to watch, especially when the players score a goal. For example, men play sports that highly demand strength such as baseball, weightlifting and American football. Although women do play these sports but because of the weaker strength, a women’s sport show seem to not attractive as men’s ones. Moreover, the viewers of sports shows are usually men, while women prefer soap opera, reality shows or game shows.

Although providing equal time for both shows does encourage the women’s sports shows, considering the positive and negative effect, I still stand on the other side. Due to all of the reasons above, I strongly believe that we should not provide equal time for men’s sports and women’s sports. If people provide equal time for both shows and the viewers are not interested in women’s ones, they will not continue watching the shows and as a result, the view rate decreases, and a huge amount of money is wasted.

In conclusion, that women’s sports shows are fewer than men’s sports shows has its own reasons. And people should not change the situation which only makes things worse.

Sample 12:

For a long time, television coverage of men's sports has drastically increased while female sports receive little media coverage. This essay will mention the two reasons for this tendency, along with my opinion in support of increasing women's sports coverage.

To begin with, two main factors can be proposed to explain this trend. First, men's sports have such a long-term development that players' skills are improved and become professional while women's sports only begin to be popular within half a decade. Therefore, TV channels will earn a huge amount of money if they prioritize men's sports shows which are more eagerly awaited than women's. Second, as the sport's viewers mostly are men, broadcasters will maximize profits by casting their favorite shows, men's sports competition shows. It is not difficult to come across a men's group in a discussion of recent men's football matches in a cafe while women are rarely seen talking about sports shows.

Although women's shows are less popular, I am convinced that these shows should have opportunities to be broadcast widely. On one hand, in the modern era, as gender equality is a hot topic, TV show producers can gain more attention and benefit their channels by increasing content relevant to women's matches to ensure gender equality. On the other hand, the trend of gender equalization in various fields including sports is rising. broadcasters, as well as viewers, should support sports shows for women, as a good way to educate younger generations about gender nondiscrimination in general and equality in sports showtime.

In conclusion, while gender priority in sports shows can bring channels more money, they should balance the showtime not only for their own advantage but also for the community.