My idea is a branch from my passion blog, sports. Over the last hundred years or so, sports and the way we view them has changed in every dimension. Professional sports have evolved from games played for leisure and entertainment, to multi-billion dollar industries that impact many aspects of our lives.
Today, sports have reached their way into nearly every aspect of our lives including popular culture, politics, school, and business. Over the last century, sports have often reflected changes in social attitudes and standards. Sundays, which used to be reserved for church, are now more known for football. Clothing changed from men in suits and women in dresses to gym shorts and yoga pants. College was once reserved for scholars, now many schools gain more attention through their sports teams rather than their academic achievement. Recently, sports have worked into politics, with arguments over players protesting the national anthem. Perhaps the largest change in sports is the big business behind it, as player’s salaries have increased dramatically.
These changes are primarily due to the rise of technology in our everyday lives. Before television, people had to buy a ticket and physically go to games to watch their team. Now, millions of people at a time can watch a game from practically anywhere in the world. People also use the internet extensively to follow their teams, brush up on stats, and play fantasy sports, things they could never do before. Thesis: Over the last century, due to the rise of technology and changing social standards, the influence of sports has developed from a small past time activity to a multibillion-dollar industry that affects our everyday lives.