Overall, male athletes are more likely to be characterized for their athleticism, while female athletes, when compared to male athletes, are more likely to be depicted in terms related to their attractiveness.

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The statement makes a comparative claim about how male and female athletes are portrayed in media or social contexts. 
Option 1: True. This option aligns with well-documented patterns in sports media and gender studies, where male athletes are frequently framed primarily around athletic performance, physical prowess, and athletic achievement, emphasizing their on-field capabilities. By contrast, female athletes are more often subjected to broader social framing that includes appearance, attractiveness, and gendered stereotypes, in addition to or sometimes even over their athletic attributes. This pattern reflects long-standing cultural norms about gender and media representation, rather than a universal rule that applies in every case. 
Option 2: False. This would be incorrect if one accepts the body of research illustrating differential framing: males are not exclusively portrayed for athleticism in all contexts, but the claim is that the contrast exists — female athletes are disproportionately depicted through attractiveness or appearance lenses compared to male athletes. Saying the statement is false would ignore these recurring media patterns and scholarly findings, leading to an inaccurate generalization about representation. 
Option 3: (If considered) An alternative view might argue for no systematic difference, but evidence from content analyses of sports coverage shows disparities in emphasis between genders, with appearance-related framing more prominent for female athletes. This makes the claim more supportable than not, though caveats about context, sport, and media source are important. 
Option 4: (If unrelated) A claim focusing solely on performance metrics without considering representation would miss the central point here, which concerns portrayal and framing rather than objective achievement alone. Therefore, this option would not address the question as asked. 
Overall, the reasoning supports that the statement captures a real pattern in how gendered portrayal differs between male and female athletes, even as there are exceptions depending on media context and sport.

PRT 286 (001& 002) Exam 2

Overall, male athletes are more likely to be characterized for their athleticism, while female athletes, when compared to male athletes, are more likely to be depicted in terms related to their attractiveness.

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