Inequality in Sports

Cause and Effect Essay # 116717

Gender and Sexuality > Gender Studies
Sport
Women Studies > Women and Society

A look at the causes behind the gender inequality in the field of sports.

1,513 words () | 5 sources | MLA | 2009 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper explores the reasons why inequality between men and women still exists in the sports arena and emphasizes that while female teams have come a long way since the Title IX amendment was put into effect, female sports teams still cannot and do not create the money that a big time football program can. The paper asserts that women's sports and athletes will lag behind until they can draw in the same kind of financial numbers as their male counterparts. The writer includes a detailed outline of the paper.

From the Paper:

"There are many forms of discrimination. Throughout the ages people have suffered and continue to suffer prejudices against them for reasons such as their race, ethnic group, religion, age and gender. Gender issues are more prevalent than ever, especially in an era where feminism and gender equality are constant topics of contention and debate. When it comes to career autonomy and even sports, there is still a glass ceiling that cannot always be overcome by women in particular. Often women are subjected to "boys clubs" where they have to work above and beyond the capabilities of their male counterparts just to sustain a high management position. Women are constantly challenged in the work place and in sports and despite their best efforts, still must deal with sexual harassment and incomparable pay."

Sample of Sources Used:

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The Solomon choice - The Boston Globe. 13 April 2006.http://www.boston.com/news/globe/ideas/artic ..2005/11/27/the_solomon_choice/
Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972. 13 April 2006. http://www.dol.gov/oasam/regs/statutes/titleix.htm
[Sex role and sports]. 13 April 2006 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcg ...st_uids=11149281&dopt=Abstract
Way II, Thomas E. Xavier Herald. Inequality in sports. 13 April 2006. http://www.xula.edu/herald/issues/20020321/inequality.html