Is it a Sport? an Analysis of Cheerleading as a Discourse Community
Words: 810 Pages: 3 2198The subject of cheerleading being a sport is a very sensitive one, containing a myriad of elements and arguments. Many people state it is considered a sport due to the effort involved and the fact that it meets all the required criteria. However, there are also those who believe that cheerleading should remain a form of pompom and megaphone entertainment. If cheerleading meets all the requirements of a sport, why is it still dismissed as "simple, girly, and not serious"? […]