Explores the issues surrounding girls and sports. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
Explores the issues surrounding girls and sports. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
General Note
Electronic reproduction.
Content Note
Drawing up a game plan for life -- Injuries are a serious problem for girls in sports -- Girls benefit from a wider exposure to sports -- Coaching girls is not the same as coaching boys -- Title IX has changed girls' lives -- Title IX discriminates against male athletes -- Title IX is poorly understood and inadequately enforced -- Cheerleading is an athletic activity -- Cheerleading is not a sport -- Competitive cheerleading is a sport -- Drawing a line isn't as simple as it appears -- Girls should be allowed to play on boys' teams -- Sex segregation in sports can hurt girls and boys -- The media's portrayal of female athletes as sex objects undermines their accomplishments.