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Papers On Women In Sports
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The Contribution of Feminist Theory to Understanding Sports in Contemporary British Society
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An 8 page paper which relates feminist theory to sports, and how this reflects contemporary British society. Specifically considered is feminism in relation to sports, how leisure theory developed from a male perspective, and inequalities in terms of participation (between gender), income and employment, power, positions of management and administration. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: TGbrisprt.rtf
The Need For Equity For Women's Sports
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A 4 page paper. Everyone knows who Babe Ruth was but far fewer people know who Babe Didrikson Zaharias. One reason for this discrepancy in notoriety is news coverage. Women's athletic and sports programs have not received the same level of funding or the same degree of publicity. This essay discusses these discrepancies, comments on Title IX and cites research that illustrates the benefits of sports programs and athletics for girls and women. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGfemsp.rtf
United States Women's Soccer: Success In Such A Short Time
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13 pages in length. The twenty-first century has witnessed myriad changes to the sport of soccer, not the least of which has been the addition of women's teams. Amidst the struggle and strife rose a special strength that helped propel soccer to the heights it has reached in contemporary global athletics; with the entire world rallying around this original form of football, the World Cup has taken on an entirely new look by adding women to its long and illustrious history. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: TLCWmnSc.rtf
Women In Sports
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This 10 page paper examines the various obstacles faced by female athletes, with particular emphasis on the relationship between physical fitness and self-esteem. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Womenspo.rtf
Women In Sports # 2
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A 5 page paper on women's role in sports. The writer examines the historical significance of women's participation, how it changed after 1972, and the gender bias that still exists. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Femsprts.wps
Women's Basketball / More Than A Sport
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A 5 page overview of the importance of female participation in sports such as basketball and in the importance of this participation receiving an equal media coverage and emphasis as does male participation in sports. Correlates female participation in sports with lowered teen pregnancy, higher academic success, and less gang participation. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: Wmnball.rtf
Women's Basketball Injuries / Damage to The Anterior Cruciate Ligament
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This 12 page, comprehensive research paper examines common basketball injuries, preventive techniques, and which groups are more likely to suffer from them. At least 80% of the discussion focuses upon women's injuries and physiological factors causing the gender to suffer more frequently from damages to the anterior cruciate ligament specifically. Numerous studies are cited. Bibliography lists more than 20 sources.
Filename: Sportinj.wps
Women's Professional Basketball / Two Leagues ?
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An 8 page piece on the economics and unexpected popularity of the women's professional basketball. The paper discusses pros and cons of having two leagues and makes a statement that women's pro basketball is here to stay. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Ablnwba.wps
“Women in Sport
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A paper which looks at the historical background of women in sport, and the way in which gender discrimination has affected their full participation in sporting activities. The paper also considers the way that initiatives such as Title IX in the USA and the Brighton Declaration in the UK have contributed to eradicating discrimination and allowed women to achieve parity with men in various areas of professional sport.
Filename: JLwomensport.wps
