Women are becoming involved in professional sports more than ever before. Although, at pay much lower than male counterparts. When one looks closely, it becomes clear that pay is not the only aspect in which women are treated differently. As such, it is clear that there is a definitive presence of sexism in sports.
Though, the problem is not only seen on the monetary front, it can also be seen when it comes areas of broadcasting, coaches, teammates and others. For, while some feminists may decide to move into the NBA as assistant coaches, not all will have the same desire, or opportunity.
Reports show that different sponsors often also pay women less in benefits than male counterparts. Women who demand equality may want to look for sponsors work on a commission oriented basis. Only then, can one can assure that the benefits for promoting a product, team, service or event are equal in pay to others providing the same service.
Two areas in which teams are still mostly masculine compared to other sports in which the broadcasters and players seem to have soften over the years are hockey and football. Whether due to risk of injury, or denial based on sex, these two sports are often quite brutal compared to baseball, basketball and others.
Currently in the United States, girls can play in sports at the middle and high school level at a number of schools which are receiving federal funding for various programs. Although, it is not doubt that it takes a brave young lady to get onto the field with a team of mostly all other male players. Even if injury is not intentional, girls often have a greater risk of injury than do the boys on the team.
Whether girls on the team, or otherwise, the mere decision to join could also provoke bullying in some instances. While playing on a team may be fun, it is important to realize these possibilities ahead of time so that one can take action if such a situation were to arise. At the very least, knowing whom to talk to if and when this were to happen is essential not only to the success of the individual but the team.
Girls who are interested in sports though do not wish to play on a team may want to look into the field of sports broadcasting. While not as prestigious as being part of a major, or minor league team, broadcasters are an essential element when it comes to keeping fans entertained and informed during live games. Whether a live game broadcaster, radio or television, all are positions that will most likely continue to have great demand in the future.
Upon recognizing these and other realities related to the disparity between women and men, it becomes clear that in sports and other areas, sexism continues to be an issue. It will be interesting to see what the future holds now that a woman has made it to the NBA as Assistant Coach of the Spurs. Although, the findings may only be more bad news unless things change in all worlds in which women work.
Though, the problem is not only seen on the monetary front, it can also be seen when it comes areas of broadcasting, coaches, teammates and others. For, while some feminists may decide to move into the NBA as assistant coaches, not all will have the same desire, or opportunity.
Reports show that different sponsors often also pay women less in benefits than male counterparts. Women who demand equality may want to look for sponsors work on a commission oriented basis. Only then, can one can assure that the benefits for promoting a product, team, service or event are equal in pay to others providing the same service.
Two areas in which teams are still mostly masculine compared to other sports in which the broadcasters and players seem to have soften over the years are hockey and football. Whether due to risk of injury, or denial based on sex, these two sports are often quite brutal compared to baseball, basketball and others.
Currently in the United States, girls can play in sports at the middle and high school level at a number of schools which are receiving federal funding for various programs. Although, it is not doubt that it takes a brave young lady to get onto the field with a team of mostly all other male players. Even if injury is not intentional, girls often have a greater risk of injury than do the boys on the team.
Whether girls on the team, or otherwise, the mere decision to join could also provoke bullying in some instances. While playing on a team may be fun, it is important to realize these possibilities ahead of time so that one can take action if such a situation were to arise. At the very least, knowing whom to talk to if and when this were to happen is essential not only to the success of the individual but the team.
Girls who are interested in sports though do not wish to play on a team may want to look into the field of sports broadcasting. While not as prestigious as being part of a major, or minor league team, broadcasters are an essential element when it comes to keeping fans entertained and informed during live games. Whether a live game broadcaster, radio or television, all are positions that will most likely continue to have great demand in the future.
Upon recognizing these and other realities related to the disparity between women and men, it becomes clear that in sports and other areas, sexism continues to be an issue. It will be interesting to see what the future holds now that a woman has made it to the NBA as Assistant Coach of the Spurs. Although, the findings may only be more bad news unless things change in all worlds in which women work.
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