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Jason Collins Masculinity

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Masculinity has been a term that is not alternated and expected so much from. It defines as being dominant and athletic in sports. If females play aggressive sports, then there will be the confliction between them identifying as lesbians being that what these players are doing is completely out of line of the ordinary. Goes to say in opposite, males must demonstrate a certain attribute that reflects the dominance and true masculinity. Sports is a huge play on identity. Jason Collins reflects the alternative of feminine and masculine. The first article is titled “Why Jason Collin’s Coming Out Is Such a Big Deal” by Garance Franke-Ruta and this article aims for the explanation of Jason Collins through logos information that supports their case. …show more content…

The difference between the two is their approaches. The first article titled “Why Jason Collins's Coming Out Is Such a Big Deal” by Garance Franke-Ruta is for the group of individuals who are uncomfortable or do not understand. It is basically the form to discuss about the dilemma of why Collin’s came out and what is the approach it may include. The author brings in references of other differences that is not common between athletes. In the article Franke-Ruta states, “The reality is that by becoming a top-ranking female basketball player, Griner had already done hard work violating gender norms and was already seen as a gender outlier” (Ruta). This quote defines the issue of gender norms and how one must break the common cycle. It also informs one that there is more than just violates just to ease the tension for the audience.
The second article titled “Why NBA center Jason Collins is coming out now” by Jason Collins himself is opening the spectrum to the gay community and for those who got uncomfortable with him coming out. The approach Collins took was to inform his audience with pathos. Will bring in examples of his past that connect to the discomfort of being in the closet and pushing his discomfort to allowing himself freedom of individuality. Collins understood the struggle first hand of society’s definition of masculinity. Collins is able to include personal experience as he has mentioned …show more content…

This article is titled “Why NBA center Jason Collins is coming out now” by Jason Collins. The purpose is for the audience to be familiar with his life choice identifying gay. There are people who believe those who are gay and those who are straight live different lives. Collins is the perfect example of elimination of normality. His “differences were acknowledged, but did not change his life. He quotes, “And yet when I acknowledged my sexuality I felt whole for the first time. I still had the same sense of humor, I still had the same mannerisms and my friends still had my back” (Collins). This allows the audience to know there is no difference between gay and straight. One is not based on their stereotypes, but rather is based on his action. Collins wishes to stay the same known person who plays basketball professionally and not known for being gay. Being open is a step to allow comfort between everyone. There is no difference, which is what Collins is aiming at, he stated the same player who can play basketball and is still viewed as masculine or commonly known as

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