Did you think attending a WNBA basketball game could offer a break from the divisive debates that dominate American life today? That’s a good one.
Since the season began last month, the public and media buzz surrounding the professional women’s league has been more about culture wars than leisurely entertainment.
Rookie Caitlin Clark, a 22-year-old white standout from the University of Iowa and the top draft pick for the Indiana Fever, has unexpectedly found herself at the center of this storm.
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Alongside her predominantly Black and brown teammates, Clark has become a focal point for discussions on race, gender, sexual orientation, and who receives attention or is overlooked in America.
According to Sarah Fields, a communication professor at the University of Colorado Denver who specializes in sports and American culture, sports act as a mirror reflecting and shaping societal issues.