In this 2020 preview of the WNBA, on the cover of Slam magazine, Sue Bird is featured in a strong, and intimidating way which allows for her to work against the normal stereotypical views of women.

A Sex Role Perspective
  1. Body Orientation
    • In this image, Bird is facing directly at the camera. She is not positioned in a way where her body is objectified or made to be looked at.
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    • Instead of looking away from the camera, Bird is having direct eye contact with the audience. This engages the readers and shows the sense of confidence and power that she has.

Between her body orientation and eye contact, Bird represents a portrayal of defying how women are stereotypically represented in media. She exemplifies features such as accomplishment, strength, and assertiveness that are more commonly associated with men.

Shared by: Sydney Zima
Image Credit: https://www.slamonline.com/wnba/sue-bird-covers-slam-228/