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Jacqui Oatley: How women in football are raising their voice
Jacqui Oatley: How women in football are raising their voice
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Length:
69 minutes
Released:
May 17, 2019
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Podcast episode
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Topics2:30 Looking back on the publicity when she became the first female commentator on Match of the Day“I didn’t want to be a celebrity, I did not want to be a token. I did not want to be different to any of the men”6:52 Being a role model8:18 Her advice to young female sports reporters10:45 The effect of social media to sports reporters, especially female reports14:30 Taking on the ‘trolls’ - how, when and why18:10 How social media has exposed more sexism21:31 The effect of motherhood on her career25:45 The pressure to change yourself28:45 Why cricket appears more accepting to women broadcasters33.35 The recently appointment of the first female chair of the Football Writers’ Association35:20 The Women in Football movement39:25 Subtle sexism v overt sexism in the workplace - which is worse41:30 The problem of women not having the confidence to apply42:50 The heroics of Rachel Heyhoe-Flint, athlete, administrator and journalist.47:30 Women’s Super League: the progress from 200 in the stands to 2,500 inside 10 years“When Faye White was little, she did not know there was an England team.”53:30 The next step: Operation Bums-On-Seats54:10 Finding a market for women’s football in the UK59:40 The opportunity in the Women’s World Cup this year“If England were to get to the final, I think the game would explode in this country.”1:02:34 What is needed in the future? What will show the development of women sports broadcasters/journalists is on the right track
Released:
May 17, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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