How does A League of Their Own fit into the sport film genre

How does A League of Their Own fit into the sport film genre

Using A League of Their Own as a text, write an essay that addresses the following questions: How does A League of Their Own fit into the sport film genre?

Explain how women’s participation in sports in the 20th century challenged traditional gender roles.

Describe how women’s participation in sports also reinforced socially acceptable roles of women?

How does the film treat this topic and its subject? Be specific.

How does the film and the supplemental reading inform our understanding of sports and gender in American society?

Response Requirements:

Microsoft Word document

12-point, Times-New Roman font

Double-spaced, 300-400 words

Chicago-style citations 
- footnotes preferred

No block quotes

Grading Rubric for Responses: Grammar/Directions 10% Introduction/Thesis 20% Supporting Information 60% Conclusion 10%

100%

The purpose of these responses is to test students’ reading comprehension and to reinforce subjects covered in class. They also serve as opportunities for students to practice critical- thinking, analytical skills, formal written communication, following directions, and meeting deadlines.

All work must be original. Recycling other people’s work, purchasing papers, or cutting and pasting from the internet is cheating. Using another’s work without attribution is plagiarism.

These assignments will be submitted through Blackboard. Late submissions will be accepted, but the will incur a 3-point deduction penalty each day [maximum 30-point deduction].