By: Megan Cordell

 There is a lack of respect for females in the sports world  Women sports reporters don’t get the same opportunities as men because it has always been a field dominated by men  Mission Statement: To allow women and men to have equality in the sports reporting field

 Allow women to be equal in the field of sports broadcasting  For women to be allowed to report whatever they chose  Avoid them getting harassed for the job they are trying to do

 Primary Audience : US legislation  Key Message to US legislation: Pass a law to allow women and men to be on an even playing field  Secondary Audience : Citizens of the US, especially women  Women know as much sports facts as men  Bringing equality to the field will make for better broadcasts

 Increase the number of female sports reporters by 20% in the next ten years  Increase the number of female play-by-play announcers by 5% in the next ten years

 Raise awareness to the legislature about the inequality and ask for their help to correct this  Increase the amount of women sports broadcasters enrolled in colleges  Increase the knowledge of the common public about the unfair working conditions that women have to work in

 Hold more sports broadcasting classes at universities all over the US  Make all sportscasters take a sports knowledge quiz before they are hired  Newsletter  Op-Ed in the Sports Section of the New York Times  Hold seminars for women to relay the issues and bring more positive attention to the job

 Because of my campaign, congress passed a law making it illegal for reporters to interview players and coaches in the locker room  Press Release- news conference about the new law  Players and coaches can be interviewed before and after they enter the locker room  After the playoffs and championship games, there will be a designated room to celebrate that will allow the media

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