United States women's national soccer team

though they play the same sport. In fact, most of the National Women’s Soccer League players live within the poverty line. The pay gap in all types of sports leagues, discrimination of female athletes, and downplay of the work women put into sports are just a few major issues in our society today. Men seem to be valued more than women in sports, and if we want the next generation of…

In a world filled with conflicts and misunderstandings, there are certain things that one may think: why is this such a big conflict? We can easily fix this. Well in sports one of the top conflicts is equity among genders. For years, sports have been fighting for equity for different races and ethnicities, welcoming men and women all around the world now. Thanks to Mr. Jackie Robinson,Roberto Clemente and many others for breaking the color barrier. Although the world of sports accepts almost…

As it states on the History section of the WNBA website, the concept of women’s basketball was approved by the NBA Board of Governors on April 24th of 1996; this was the established of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). The WNBA begin play in June of 1997. Shortly after the NBA Board of Governors approved the concept of a women’s basketball league Val Ackermann was named the first president of the WNBA on August 7th, 1996. Before women’s basketball was officially established in…

Soccer is the best sport in the world because it is played all over the world by every different culture. For some countries, it is at the heart of their everyday life. In many parts of the world, you are either a fan of soccer or you play soccer. Soccer has also grown dramatically in the United States over the past decade. Soccer is clearly recognized all over the world as the best sport to play and watch. Soccer is the best sport in the world because it is played worldwide.…

make less pay, receive less recognition, or to be declined a job position based on gender might sound like an absurd thought in today’s culture. Unfortunately, gender discrimination still exists in today’s society and is especially commonplace in women’s professional sports. Men appear to have led the way in success, talent and, agility in professional sports for as long as we can remember. However, the truth of it is many women athletes go without proper recognition for their talent, receiving…

maximum capacity. But why is it that these numbers are so low? It could be that the Breaker games overlap with the pro Boston men teams like the New England Patriots and Boston Celtics. It might also be that men sports have been around for a heck of a lot longer than women sports. But the biggest reason is because women are still viewed as lesser compared to the men teams. According to CNN, the average salary for a WNBA player is $72,000, while the average NBA player salary is $5 million…

It is 2016 and gender inequality is still in full effect in the United States. More specifically gender inequality takes a huge role in the workplace, which is where it is mostly seen. Women are treated very unfairly compared to men, they do not receive the same opportunities that they do. It is astonishing how much of a difference it makes whether you are a male or female in the workplace. My thesis is that females are treated differently in the workplace and do not have the same fair chances…

S. Women’s Soccer Team (from the documentary Dare to Dream) with the journey of the N.C. State basketball team (Survive and Advance). Focus on the most significant similarities and differences. Use at least some of Joseph Campbell’s explanation of “the hero’s journey.” Focus on how these stories have similar themes but present them in different ways. Be sure to use ideas and terms from the course. Dare to Dream and Survive and Advance both document the present life of two phenomenal teams.…

"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 educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance" (insert citation here). These words, found in an education act passed in June 1972, are what provided women with academic and eventually athletic semi-equality. This quote, called Title IX, was proposed to give more education opportunities to young girls. At…

Futbol, otherwise known as soccer in the United States, is a well known athletic game across the country of Mexico. The current premier league became established in 1943. However, the first international match was in 1923, and since then the only country to have ever hosted two World Cups, the biggest soccer tournament in existence. Therefore, there are generations of soccer fanatics passed on in the families of Mexico. With that being said, this sport is taken very serious in some aspects of…