CBS Comes To Allison’s Defense
CBS Comes To Allisons Defense
While Allison was dealing with the media storm, CBS decided to take another angle on all the attention she was getting. They looked to promote the dangers of viral images, issuing a warning to other younger women. At that time social media was only just starting to take off, so people were not as used to its pitfalls as they are today. The broadcast was well received by viewers and was one of the first instances of social media being highlighted as an avenue for trouble.
A Shadow Over Her Hard Work
A Shadow Over Her Hard Work
Athletes can face a lot of scrutiny and criticism, especially young women exposed to the media’s attention and in matters involving their bodies – their main tool in their professions. Many people are jealous of their skills, while also often unfamiliar with the sacrifice, dedication and discipline it takes to be one of the best in the world at something. As Allison learned quickly, the result of the all attention the photo received was not all positive. In next to no time, people were more interested in what she was eating and wearing, rather than focusing on the records she was breaking regularly from all her hard work. This whole unfortunate situation was something that sparked much debate about the sexualization of young female athletes, and young women in general, on the internet.
