Opening paragraph 1:

Women are blatantly ignored in the sports world because of the apparent lack of respect provided by local and national services. While all sports are affected by this level of disrespect, we tend to focus on the WNBA and the NBA, as basketball is one of the most televised sports in our society. Despite the game being so popular, women in the sport are given almost nothing for perfecting their craft, primarily because of streaming. Through various studies, the limited media time provided by different streaming services becomes clear. However, it is also proven that when the WNBA is well represented in the media, the brand grows as a whole. Thus proving that if the WNBA received as much media time as the NBA, and if the WNBA players’ CBA were as generous as the NBA’s, then, women would be paid equally.

Thesis: 

If the WNBA received as the NBA, and if the WNBA players’ CBA were as generous as the NBA’s, then, women would be paid equally.

Opening paragraph 2:

The world of sports turns a blind eye when it comes to giving women the opportunity to succeed. The NBA tends to cast the biggest shadow over the WNBA, despite both promoting the same content. While the NBA has built a strong fanbase in its 76 year history, the young WNBA has been stunted of gaining a fraction of the traction the NBA has now, even though we live in a world with thousands of streaming services. Without better opportunities, the underpaid WNBA players will never be able to receive a level of pay that is more suitable in the world of sports. If the WNBA was available on more streaming platforms, then the fanbase would undoubtedly increase, resulting in an increase in pay as well. 

Thesis:

If the WNBA was available on more streaming platforms, then the fanbase would undoubtedly increase, resulting in an increase in pay as well.