GENDER EQUALITY IN SPORT | Myths About Female Athletes
SOCIAL ISSUES & ETHICS • 01-Jan-2022
As women demonstrated institutional sports they were restricted by institutional roles based on chivalrous myths. The legacies of myths about strength and fragility lasted beyond the scientific evidence. Understanding the origins of these inequalities will help guide your practice.
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