f an athlete. I feel that the woman's movement has far greater barriers to overcome than to concentrate on names and logos. If an established mascot or logo is meant to or attributed to oppression then by all means change it. But, the more educated we become the more we should understand the ways symbols can effect certain people or groups. While these individuals and groups need to question the intentions of logos unless you perceive yourself as less inferior then the logos are simply marketable tools to relate consumers with a product. 3rd paradoxI agree with Eitzen in his statements of taking sport too far and crossing the boundaries set forth. Sports for me, I have now found out, have been a blessing because I did not come across these types of behaviors or the perceived notion of sport as a foul. The mentality of winning at any cost changes the meaning of sport. Like Eitzen says, going outside the rules shouldn't be considered a win at all. 4th paradoxInjuries are a part of playing. When one decides to play a sport, they must consider that injury may and most likely will follow. You take the good with the bad, heal and return. I feel that if you perceive/make sport to be destructive it is your own doing. Drugs, alcohol, diet; emotional and sexual abuse does not have to be part of the game. Why we are playing must be kept in mind. Eitzen states that guidance by administrators; educating parents, coaches and athletes about the poisons of athletics would be great solutions. Drug test to keep sports healthy. Because keeping the athletes healthy is the most important solution to prevention. 5th paradoxSocial control has positive functions, which can lead to team bonding, common goals and stability, as Eitzen states. Social control can also lead to negative outcome. Through NCAA eligibility standards some athletes have been denied scholarships. Stipulations can lead to lying, cheating and stealing due to sanctions b...
