Women and girls are still not given equal attention when they are seen participating in sports. This unequal attention can be internalized as discrimination and can cause female athletes to lose confidence and lower their expectations for future achievements. This is a big reason why tackling gender inequality in sports is so important.
Gender equality in sports is essential because it will make sure that everyone can benefit from the joy, fulfillment, and lifelong benefits that sports have to offer. It is also a way to break down barriers and prejudices that women face in society.
Although Title IX has helped women to become more successful in sports, there are still some issues that need to be addressed. This includes:
The first issue that needs to be addressed is the pay gap between male and female athletes. Currently, male players earn around forty times more money than their female counterparts. This is unfair because both women and men do the same work on the field, which means that they should receive the same amount of pay.
Another issue is the lack of women in sport governance and leadership positions. Women have been found to be more productive in organizations when they are included in decision-making processes. Therefore, it is important to increase the number of women in sport governance and management positions.
In order to achieve equality in sports, people need to change their perceptions and beliefs about gender roles. They should not rely on outdated stereotypes to determine whether an athlete is good or not. They should also start to recognize women for their athletic abilities and not just their personal lives. In addition, they should stop socializing women into gender norms at a young age and allow them to follow their own paths.