Girls and Women in Sports
February 3rd was National Girls and Women in Sports Day, but it’s important to recognize and support women’s sports all throughout the year. The statistics are staggering and show that […]
February 3rd was National Girls and Women in Sports Day, but it’s important to recognize and support women’s sports all throughout the year. The statistics are staggering and show that […]
February 3rd was National Girls and Women in Sports Day, but it’s important to recognize and support women’s sports all throughout the year. The statistics are staggering and show that sports are a key place of inequality:
Besides those statistics, there’s also tangible examples in the mainstream media. When females are featured on the covers of magazines, they are often portrayed as more feminine and sexualized whereas men are usually wearing their uniform and looking strong/heroic. When listening to women’s sport commentary, it is often focused on the looks of the athlete rather than the sport itself. Income inequality is also a major issue. After winning the 2015 Women’s World Cup, the US team was paid 1.6 million whereas the men’s French team earned more than 30 million after winning. The Women’s NBA are also the highest paid players but only earn a fifth of the lowest salary in the NBA. Luckily, things like Title IX legislation have helped to promote equality and there are things you can do too. Attend women’s sports games or watch them on TV, encourage girls to participate in sports, and support companies advocating for women’s athletics.
Written by members of the City High Girl Up Club.