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Sex Segregation in Sports

Sex Segregation in Sports. James Baglole Cameron Doucette Julia Hall. What is sex segregation in sports?. Sex segregation is the process of separating the sexes from playing in the same league. Having separate male and female leagues. Changing rules in men’s and women’s leagues.

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Sex Segregation in Sports

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  1. Sex Segregation in Sports James Baglole Cameron Doucette Julia Hall

  2. What is sex segregation in sports? • Sex segregation is the process of separating the sexes from playing in the same league. • Having separate male and female leagues. • Changing rules in men’s and women’s leagues. • Not allowing women or men to play in the opposite sex’s sporting activities. • Having different equipment • Justine Blainey (1st Example)

  3. Reasons given for and against sex segregation Against • Different shapes, sizes and skills • Elite Skill Level players not getting the opportunity to improve/challenge themselves • Funding/ Lack of Leagues For • Biological and Physiological Differences • Skill Levels • “Safety”- Western ideals of women being fragile • Better development of leagues (not losing players). More funding

  4. Sam “Sweet Feet” Gordon • 9 years old • 25 touchdowns and 10 conversions on 232 carries for 1,911 rushing yards • Averaging 8.2 yards per carry • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXJuWJRw4j0

  5. Keeling Pilaro

  6. Who is he? • 13 year old boy • Played on girls field hockey team in NY • Only boy in any league

  7. Keeling’s Issue • Denied to play because of skill • Discrimination? • No boys league

  8. Hayley Wickenheiser

  9. Hayley Wickenheiser • Considered one of the greatest female hockey players to ever play. • Started playing hockey for Canada at the age of 15 and has played ever since.(1995) • Over 41 international games (31 g, 37a 68pts) • Played for the Calgary Dinos in the 2011-2012 season. (MVP) • Invited to two Philadelphia Flyers rookie camps. (1998 & 1999) • Played in a men’s professional league (2002-2004, 2008-2009) • First female hockey player to get a point in a men’s professional league.

  10. Personal Opinions • If the skill level is there allow it • Double standard • Age/size (Physical Contact) • Other players and league officials • Equivalents (Own league first tryout for other) • Lack of funding and leagues

  11. Discussion • Should women be allowed to participate in men’s leagues and vice versa? • Is there a certain age group where it is and is not acceptable? • Will there be an end to sex segregation in sports? (Professional Men’s, Women’ and Co-Ed leagues)

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