Cheerleaders have been part of the entertainment industry ever since. They work hard and spend their time and effort in practice for when a game comes and please an audience. However, they don’t earn what they deserve and this has become recently a social issue that not only involves their wage but the meaning behind it.
- What is your social issue? -Should NFL cheerleaders earn minimum wage/ be recognized as employees?
- Why is it such a social issue? What do people disagree about in relation to this topic?- It has become a social issue since the NFL operates as a seasonal event, meaning that because of this they’re exempt from these laws.
- What is your proposed solution? Why do you think this is the best solution?- The most realistic solution would be since the U.S Department of Labor exempts them from their laws, cheerleaders should then quit spending overtime at their practices and minimize the appearances of them during the games if they can’t be paid as what they deserve. Another solution would be since California already approved a law recognizing cheerleaders as employees, encourage other sports teams in the rest of the country to do the same.
- What are pros to your solution? –Cheerleading requires rigorous training and takes time to perform their performances.
- What are cons to your solution?– it’s just a seasonal hobby that supports athletes.
- Any questions to your audience members for help on your topic?
- Do you agree/disagree cheerleaders should at least be earning minimum wage? why or why not?
- Do you think a person’s effort shouldn’t be compensated even if it’s just a seasonal event?
- how could I improve my argument?. Should more states approve these as employees just like California?
I agree cheerleaders should earn at least minimum wage because they have to practice and practice to make it perfect for people all over the world. Yes we need more states like California to considered them as employees.
I never knew that cheerleaders don’t get paid. I think everyone should get paid, they entertain people.
I think cheerleaders should get paid just like everyone else. If other people dedicate their time to entertain us and get paid for it, why can’t the cheerleaders?