"In sport media research, we would code that as a passive shot. She is not actually on the slope skiing, with her helmet on. She is in a posed tuck position in an attempt to simulate what actually skiing would look like."
"When females are featured on the cover of SI, they are more likely than not to be in sexualized poses and not in action–and the most recent Vonn cover is no exception," she said.
Didn't you just say that these are not in action pics? And now she's attempting to do the very same thing?"In sport media research, we would code that as a passive shot. She is not actually on the slope skiing, with her helmet on. She is in a posed tuck position in an attempt to simulate what actually skiing would look like."
Uh, yes we would? And I wouldn't care either way since they're just pictures of people striking a ski pose?She continued, "Picture this as a way to frame what I’m trying to get at: Picture a male ski racer in a similar pose on the cover of SI, smiling at the camera. Would we see that? How would you react to that picture, verses the picture of Vonn?"
well check out how steep that slope is! she's on the beginners run, look where he is.He is wearing a helmet. Discrimination!
She clearly has better form.
can't argue with that! i don't even know why there's a big fuss. i think she looks good, it's a nice change from the regularly sexualised stick insects we see on magazine covers. should sports illustrated be getting praise for this?
She's a gifted athlete at the very top of her game AND gorgeous. I salute the photographer for capturing both. Tastefully I might add.
Guys, it says "HEAD" on her boots. Hello? Am I the only one seeing that?