Gender Roles Vs. Women's Lacrosse

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Men’s lacrosse is different from women's lacrosse in multiple ways. In women's lacrosse physical contact is not allowed in their game unlike the men’s game. In addition, field size and the type of sticks used are different.The game for women is a lot harder than the men's game. Women's lacrosse has been gaining population said by James Hinkson and Joe Lombardi “Women’s field lacrosse is exploding in popularity.” What is the difference between men’s lacrosse and women’s lacrosse.

Physical contact is only allowed in men's lacrosse. Men were more protective gear unlike women. Men were shoulder pads,elbow pads, helmets,mouth guards, and cleats.women wear eye protection,mouth guards,and cleats. This causes some women to play men’s lacrosse

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