It's time to give the media a pat on the back or a push in the right direction. Take action and let your media outlets know you want to see more women's sports coverage on television, in the newspapers and online.
The media needs to know when they are doing a good job because everyone likes applause. When you compliment the media, they will give you more of what they were applauded for! When the media covers women's sports the way you think they should, e-mail the editor, sports editor or station manager and tell him or her how much you appreciate the coverage.
Likewise, the media needs to hear from you when coverage of women's sports is sexist, biased or simply not there. Your voice does not have to be strident. Simply explain that you'd like to see more coverage of women's sports or explain how the coverage of women's sports was sexist, using specific examples. You also want to generate a large number of people who are willing to add their voices to the cause and be persistent in telling the media what they want.
You can find the contact name in your local paper, on the Internet, in the phone book, or you can try the searchable media database below. Copy one of the letters below to start your e-mail and revise it with your comments or create your own letter. You
can make a difference!