g dowdellcontemp studies yr 12 sport & gender wk 17
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Sport & Gender
Wk 17
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Factors that Contribute to Discrimination Gender Class Race Age Disability TIP: Whenever an exam Q asks about
discrimination try to refer to each of these areas to get top marks!!!
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Definitions Gender: cultural & social expected/ excepted
behaviour e.g. masculinity and femininity (these ideals
change throughout history) Sex: biological distinguish whether we are
male or female, we are born with these characteristics
Sexism: set of beliefs that labels people inferior based on biological differences between sexes
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Gender Discrimination & Bias Gender bias in sport ( and in wider society)
has been part of our society for centuries Scare tactics were used to stop women's
participation in sport In the past women were seen as beautiful
creatures who did not exert themselves or perspire, it was not seen as “ladylike”
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Insert pics from history sheets Rd bk 507b fig 21.10 Red bk 508 fig 21.12
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Womens’ clothes often restricted what activities they could take part in!
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Changing Times
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Facts
Every year 33% of men take part in sport compared to only 10% of women
Traditionally women are associated with aesthetic / non violent activities e.g. dance
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Task
Stigma is attached to women who stray from these norms and play in traditionally male sports. They are often labelled butch or their sexuality is questioned:
From you own personal experience, with reference to a particular sport state how this is often the case. [6]
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Stereotyping
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Stigma and Stereotyping
Traditionally women are associated with aesthetic / non violent activities e.g. dance
There is a stigma attached to women who stray from these norms and play in traditionally male sports.
They are often labelled butch / lesbians!
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Restrictions on Women
Today women have more freedom but there are still many factors which hold them back.
Generally have less free time and often have jobs as well as bringing up children.
Don’t have the opportunity to take part in sport due to lack of finances.
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Historically women are seen as the weaker sex, this has impaired their chances to succeed and be recognised in sport.
Inferior quality of media coverage. Sponsorship it tends to be for the wrong reasons
e.g. sex appeal Drugs Famous celebrity family / spouse
Class discussion: With reference from your own experience, discuss
the effect that limited media coverage has on womens’ sport
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Women & Professional Sport
On a professional stage women are not given the same amount of prestige, coverage or sponsorship that men get.
Women who get the greatest amount of T.V. coverage tend to do so because of their looks rather than their sporting ability.
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Anna Kournikova- sex symbol 1st
tennis player 2nd Even though Kournikova was never within the world top 10, but she is the highest paid female player with lucrative deals from various big companies.
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Modern day sport
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Changing Times
Increase access / facilities and coaching Raise profile through media attention and
sponsorship Nurture talent from a young age Increase provision, opportunity and esteem Now look read the handout and discuss
reasons for some of these myths and stereotypes (pg 115)
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Why are more woman taking part in sport? Emancipation Culture of health and slimness More free time More money More facilities available More fashionable More activities to choose from
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Sports Council for Women
Create positive attitude
Increase opportunity Encourage equal opps
Increase participation levels
Improve skills
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Gender & race