The Importance Of Stereotypes In Sports

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I have designed a logo and slogan that is relatable to affected females who are not receiving enough recognition in sports. I have chosen two classical sports, American Football and Association Football. My design choices are unlimited to these specific sports, instead, are for a powerful movement. In effect, the pink background color and the symbolic symbol of the unspecified gender demonstrates a concise idea of which gender advocates the protest. In addition, I positioned my sports icons near my symbolic representation of the unspecified gender, to create proximity.

The slogan, "Worthy of Attention" acts as an endorsement for the lack of attention given to the female sex; so in hope enlighten unaware individuals being passive about this

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