GENDER EQUALITY IN SPORT | A Historical Context
GENDER IN SPORT • 01-Jan-2022
Practicing fairness in the sports requires a solid understanding of equity and equality. There is a lot more there than it seems. Historical social values have influenced our understanding of fairness. Dr. Jay Coakley and Meg discuss how today's culture is redefining the meaning and standards of equality.
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