Playing on an Uneven Field e-bog
200,69 DKK
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We expect sports to be fair and equal--everyone who tries out has a chance to play and everyone who plays hard has a chance to win. But is that really true? In reality, female athletes are paid far less than their male counterparts. Youth sports often cost too much for many families to participate in. African American athletes continue to face discrimination both on and off the field. Adapti...
E-bog
200,69 DKK
Forlag
McFarland
Udgivet
30 maj 2019
Længde
223 sider
Genrer
Society and culture: general
Sprog
English
Format
epub
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9781476635484
We expect sports to be fair and equal--everyone who tries out has a chance to play and everyone who plays hard has a chance to win. But is that really true? In reality, female athletes are paid far less than their male counterparts. Youth sports often cost too much for many families to participate in. African American athletes continue to face discrimination both on and off the field. Adaptive sports are considered to be only for those with disabilities. But there are signs of progress as sports organizations try to promote equality and fairness. This study explores the intricacies of inclusion and exclusion in sports.