Introduction

Hello fellow bloggers!

I am sure everyone that reads this is probably posting for the same class, SM 4250 at BGSU. So as you know, we are required to post an introduction about ourselves! My name is Joseph Earl Durant, but I normally go by Joey. I am a junior at Bowling Green State University, but got started at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, OH. I am in the Sport Management program at BGSU with a specialization in marketing. I got involved in sports at young age by playing soccer in second grade, and continued to play soccer and other sports throughout high school. The class that I am posting for, Sport and Gender, is based around the idea of defining sport, race, and gender in sport. I would define sport as an athletic competition with a clear cut set of rules, and a winner and loser based on common scoring rules. I believe gender is as simple as male and female, but I do understand other people have different beliefs on the same topic. I would personally love to witness Jim Brown and Hope Solo, one iconic man and woman athlete from different generations, play in their respective sports. They both have dominated their sport individually, and have unique skill sets that I believe would be amazing to see in person. This class seems like it will be challenging, but I expect to learn a lot about gender and race in sports and be able to apply them to my future goals.

Thanks for reading the first blog from TheRealDurant! Look for more throughout the semester.

Joey Durant