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Gender Stratification Through The Study Of Sports
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In this 4 page research paper, the writer discusses what we can learn about gender stratification, roles, stereotypes in society, etc.;--through the study of sports. Just as certain social classes are associated with certain sports, each gender is more commonly associated with specific sports as well. Cultural reasons for the exclusion of women from certain key sports are analyzed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Growing the WNBA's Brand
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A 5 page paper discussing marketing the Women's National Basketball Association's acceptance and growing its brand. Many of the WNBA players differ from other women only in the fact that they play basketball for a living. The WNBA has thrived on its grass-roots characteristics and it should work to preserve them. Players generally are unable to stage dunks and other dramatic maneuvers and so concentrate on solid skills that many of the men's teams have lost. In this respect, WNBA teams can build appreciation among male fans as well. Teams and the national organization need to use both approaches in their marketing efforts. Includes a SWOT analysis. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Injuries Common to Female Basketball Players
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This 12 page paper considers injuries that are common to female basketball players and outlines the biological reasons that these injuries occur relative to the types of movements involved in basketball. This paper considers the physical structures of the human body as they relate to performance in basketball and the propensity for certain injuries in female players. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Motivation & Success in Women's Sports
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A 15 page research paper that examines this topic. While there are similarities between these elements for male and female athletes, it is also true that for women, there are obstacles to motivation and confidence that stem from social and cultural beliefs. Due to this fact, the writer first begins with an examination of historical background on women's sports, but then quickly proceeds to discussing current studies that address motivation and success. Topics also addressed include women in coaching and successful women athletes. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Review of Michael A. Messner’s Book “Power at Play: Sports and the Problem of Masculinity”
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This is a 3 page book review of Michael A. Messner’s “Power at Play: Sports and the Problem of Masculinity”. Michael A. Messner’s 1992 text “Power at Play: Sports and the Problem of Masculinity” is one of the first sociological studies which observes the social role of sports in the development of masculinity and how that role has been affected by the feminist movement throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Messner’s study is based on his interviews with thirty former male athletes from different high school, college and/or professional leagues. Messner’s text is important in its feminist look at the masculinity in sports and in addition to the reinforcement of homophobia which has also been challenged with the acceptance of gays within organized sports. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Sports and Gender
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A 4 page paper which examines how and why men are more qualified for particular sports than women. No sources cited.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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