How Angel Reese taunting criticism holds back women's sports

What does the author suggest would be beneficial for women's basketball?

• A heated public rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark

• More trash-talking and on-court exchanges between players

• Legendary stories of trash-talking that carry over into the professional league

• All of the above

According to the author, what is the biggest obstacle women's sports face in the United States?

• Lack of athletic stamina

• Lack of public interest

• Criticism of women athletes for displaying competitiveness or emotions

• Lack of talented players

Which of the following best summarizes the main argument of the article?

• Women's sports should be more heavily promoted and marketed to increase viewership

• Criticism of female athletes for displaying competitiveness or emotions holds back the progress of women's sports

• Personal rivalries and heated exchanges between players are essential for the success of any sport

• Racial biases and double standards in the criticism of female athletes should be addressed

According to the article, what was the implicit racial bias evident in the criticism of Angel Reese?

• Reese was criticized for being too loud and aggressive, which are stereotypes often associated with Black women

• Reese was praised for her competitiveness, but criticized for her trash-talking gestures

• Reese was criticized for her behavior, while Caitlin Clark was praised for similar behavior

• Reese was criticized for her appearance and not her athletic performance

According to the article, how does trash-talking and emotional displays contribute to the success of men's sports?

• It humanizes the players and connects them with the audience

• It generates more media attention and higher ratings

• It intimidates the opposing team and gives a competitive advantage

• It has no significant impact on the success of men's sports

What does the author suggest as a way to ensure women's games are as intense and entertaining as men's games?

• Increase investment in marketing and promotion of women's sports

• Allow women athletes to express their emotions and engage in trash-talking without criticism

• Encourage more personal rivalries and heated exchanges between players

• Both b and c

Why did some people criticize Angel Reese's behavior during the game?

• They thought it was disrespectful to the game

• They believed it was unsportsmanlike conduct

• They felt it was unladylike and classless

• All of the above

Which of the following examples did the author use to illustrate the double standards faced by female athletes?

• Brandi Chastain removing her jersey after scoring a winning goal

• Serena Williams being penalized for her outbursts on the court

• Both a and b

• Neither a nor b

According to the author, what impact does the insistence on women acting 'nice' or 'classy' have?

• It keeps women on the fringes of power in various spheres

• It discourages confidence and ambition in women

• It reinforces gender stereotypes and sexism

• All of the above

What was the topic of debate after the LSU-Iowa women's basketball championship game?

• The officiating during the game

• The game's viewership ratings

• Angel Reese's trash-talking gestures towards Caitlin Clark

• The coaching strategies of both teams