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If Female Athletes Are Being Sexualized, Why Aren't We Talking About the Uniforms?
The European Broadcasting Union and European Athletics recently released a 23-page guide called Raising the Bar, encouraging camera operators to avoid angles that unnecessarily sexualize competitors.
By Meredith Evans2 min read
The recommendations call for fewer low-angle shots, fewer tight shots from behind, and less use of slow-motion replays that linger on athletes’ bodies instead of their actual performances. The organizations behind the guidelines want the broadcast to tell the story of the sport without turning women into objects.