The NFL Lockout will affect American popular culture and society with potential job and money loss. It also brings to light the spending habits of average American's and players, and demonstrate the influence of unions on society. In addition the lockout illustrates the anxieties felt by the average American and the conflict between classes during this recession.
Please browse the following tabs in order to get more information about the lockout. There are many sources associated with each page, but in order to be prepared for class, please watch and read the two following sources. Any additional reading is certainly encouraged.
Fan's Guide to NFL Labor Battle
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Ed Butowski: The Impact of the Lockout on Players
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