The “Women Portrayal in Sports Media” Course aims to increase the knowledge of communication managers in sports institutions and associations on gender-equal communication and non-stereotypical depiction of women.



This comprehensive online course is designed to transform the landscape of sports communication by equipping professionals with the knowledge and tools to achieve gender equality in media coverage and institutional practice. It begins by examining the historical context and pervasive influence of gender bias and stereotypes in sports narratives, language, and advertising.
The curriculum provides immediate, actionable strategies for creating inclusive, gender-sensitive content by focusing on best practices for language, imagery, and developing compelling narratives that spotlight athletic skill, leadership, and achievement (femvertising principles).
The course offers a systematic approach to amplifying women’s visibility in all roles (from athletes to coaches and leaders) and guides sport institutions through the process of developing and implementing internal policies and training necessary for a permanent, equitable communication culture.
This comprehensive online course is designed to transform the landscape of sports communication by equipping professionals with the knowledge and tools to achieve gender equality in media coverage and institutional practice. It begins by examining the historical context and pervasive influence of gender bias and stereotypes in sports narratives, language, and advertising.
The curriculum provides immediate, actionable strategies for creating inclusive, gender-sensitive content by focusing on best practices for language, imagery, and developing compelling narratives that spotlight athletic skill, leadership, and achievement (femvertising principles).
The course offers a systematic approach to amplifying women's visibility in all roles (from athletes to coaches and leaders) and guides sport institutions through the process of developing and implementing internal policies and training necessary for a permanent, equitable communication culture.
“Women Portrayal in Sports Media” (SheAds) is an Erasmus+ project under the coordination of the Sports University of Tirana. SheAds aims to raise awareness of the importance of gender equality in the realm of sports communication and improve gender equality among sports institutions, media, sponsors and other stakeholders.
This course was developed with the support of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. The contents of these pages are the sole responsibility of the publishers and do not represent the views of the European Commission.
