Homosexuality In Football Essay

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Football has always been defined by the men who play the game and their masculinity and strength utilized on the field to defeat their opponent. A player’s sexual orientation should not be a weighing factor when determining how valuable an athlete is on the field. NFL players are typically defined by their masculinity and manly strength showcased on the field, making it a challenge for homosexual players to be open about their sexual preference out of fear of being ridiculed or being deemed a sub-par player. Michael Sam was the first openly homosexual player to be drafted to the league. Is it morally right to judge one’s ability because of their sexuality?
Recently, the stigma surrounding homosexuality has progressed a long way. Society has learned to be more …show more content…

The game’s various stereotypes make it hard for a man in the league to have a different sexual preference than the “normal,” heterosexual. Most people view football as the manliest sport, due to its constant physical contact of tackling one another. Many believe that this is a “man’s game,” and that there should not be homosexuals in the league, which causes a great controversy. Our nation’s view on homosexuality has gradually changed, so why shouldn’t football, an all American sport, also be able to progress and drop the stigma around having openly homosexual players in the league still be considered exceptional athletes? Another reason why the NFL might not be interested in drafting a homosexual player is because of the money. The league is interested in making hundreds of thousands of dollars and by selecting a homosexual player like Michael Sam, the NFL runs the risk of a large loss of money and a negative hit to the fan base, which is not something the league is willing to sacrifice. There also have been various speculations that the NFL is not ready to have an openly gay player in the

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