Many years ago there were females who were in charge of athletic departments, but it was because there was a separation of men and women’s athletics. Women were in charge of the female sports and men were in charge of the male sports teams. In Bill Littlefield’s article (2015) he says after Title IX, the two departments were combined resulting in the women losing their jobs over the men. The process of hiring females in sport leadership positions is constantly evolving, and the most important part out of the whole process is where/how far the program is taken after being hired. Female athletes made up nearly half of the New Zealand team for the London Olympics, the same is not said for the coaches or management roles. During her research, Sarah
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Women are knocking over barriers of all different varieties of professions, like the sports industry. Women can enter these fields, but it seems as though that is where it stops. They are having trouble breaking down the wall of the management positions. Whether its stereotypes, power, leadership styles, or the relationships between men and women, there is a lack of female management candidates. The women that are in the sports industry today are setting, breaking, and resetting the bar constantly for the women of the future in this industry. In the article by Winslow (2009) Title IX is one of the greatest achievements of the Educational Amendments of 1972. The law states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance” (Winslow, 2009). Forty years ago women learned different dances, or learned how to cook, instead of learning about a sport. They were to become teachers or nurses, not principals and doctors. Winslow (2009) also says women were told that playing sports was a sign of lesbianism, and by participating they would be portrayed as …show more content…
Although there has been an increase in favor of females, man athletes still receive 55% of all athletic scholarship dollars. Even the coaches for men’s teams make more than the coaches for female teams. “Men’s coaches are pulling in $3,430,000 while women’s coaches are only making $1,172,400” (Women’s Sport Foundation, 2015). In the article “The Role of Sport in Addressing Gender Issues” (2013), women and girls’ health and well-being is positively affected by physical activity. Studies have shown that females are not as likely to display risky sexual behavior, experiment with drugs, or have as many sexual partners as that of a girl who is not physically active. The research also shows that gender specific disorders like osteoporosis bone disorders, fractures, and lung and breast cancer are reduced in risk. The self-esteem and self-empowerment are increased, as well as the feelings of accomplishment. Women and girls have a better perception of their physical appearance and personal freedom. Sports give women and girls the safe space they need to exercise control and ownership of themselves and the sport they love
Women are knocking over barriers of all different varieties of professions, like the sports industry. Women can enter these fields, but it seems as though that is where it stops. They are having trouble breaking down the wall of the management positions. Whether its stereotypes, power, leadership styles, or the relationships between men and women, there is a lack of female management candidates. The women that are in the sports industry today are setting, breaking, and resetting the bar constantly for the women of the future in this industry. In the article by Winslow (2009) Title IX is one of the greatest achievements of the Educational Amendments of 1972. The law states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance” (Winslow, 2009). Forty years ago women learned different dances, or learned how to cook, instead of learning about a sport. They were to become teachers or nurses, not principals and doctors. Winslow (2009) also says women were told that playing sports was a sign of lesbianism, and by participating they would be portrayed as …show more content…
Although there has been an increase in favor of females, man athletes still receive 55% of all athletic scholarship dollars. Even the coaches for men’s teams make more than the coaches for female teams. “Men’s coaches are pulling in $3,430,000 while women’s coaches are only making $1,172,400” (Women’s Sport Foundation, 2015). In the article “The Role of Sport in Addressing Gender Issues” (2013), women and girls’ health and well-being is positively affected by physical activity. Studies have shown that females are not as likely to display risky sexual behavior, experiment with drugs, or have as many sexual partners as that of a girl who is not physically active. The research also shows that gender specific disorders like osteoporosis bone disorders, fractures, and lung and breast cancer are reduced in risk. The self-esteem and self-empowerment are increased, as well as the feelings of accomplishment. Women and girls have a better perception of their physical appearance and personal freedom. Sports give women and girls the safe space they need to exercise control and ownership of themselves and the sport they love