Gender Barriers In Sports

Analysis Framework

When trying to understand or appreciate modern culture and society it is important for one to acknowledge the place of sport(s). We reside in a world in which sports are recognized as an international phenomenon. Some of the worlds most visible international spectacles are closely associated with major sporting events. A part of the cultural and social fabric of different nations localities and regions. Therefore, it is important for politicians and world leaders alike to be become associated with sports personalities as in their own way, contribute to our economy. No longer a young and naïve area of academic study and research, the study of sport, culture, and society are more explored. Generations of sociologist along

Majority of the twentieth century, women were socialized into believing that competitive sports were a male domain only. Leaving women with few opportunities to develop their own athletic talents. However, during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s with the women’s liberation movement and the passage of Tittle IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. It was not until then, that women had organized as a political force in order to define sports participation as a women’s rights issue insisting that females have the same opportunity to participate in sports as males. Tittle IX protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in education activities or programs that receive federal financial assistance (Anderson et. al, 2004). Through countless legal challenges, protests, and community level campaigns, the involvement of women in sports has expanded to become what is now an integral part of organized athletics at all levels. Below are examples of sports and investigations the bring light to issues surrounding sports, culture and