Recognizing Women in Sport
What type of treatment do women in sport typically revieve?
Second-class treatment
What is one of, if not the most controversial topic in women's sports?
Pay inequity
What can happen to female athletes, coaches, referees, and reporters on and off of the playing field?
Sexual assault
Who was the first women to run in the Boston Marathon?
Kathrine Switzer
Who turned down a sponsorship opportunity with Nike because of the way she was treated for being pregnant?
Allyson Felix
Who created a lot of controversy by winning the NCAA division 1 individual national title?
Lia Thomas
What is a sporting event that is open to everyone, regardless of their gender?
Open class event
What percentage of female athletes make up for total sponsorships in sports?
0.4 percent
Why did the Women's Tennis Association and the United States Tennis Association withdraw their support from the US Open in the 70s?
They did not want to support Renée Richards, a trans athlete.