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1. Gender:
Stereotyping : Having a fixed image of group of people.
Girls were encourage to play with dolls to learn to cook contrast boys
were encouraged to play ball games.
Results boys had greater opportunities to develop their skills.
Many girls have turned off PE at school.
Gender stereotype continues into adult life, some sports unsuitable
for women.
Married women responsibility for the home and children
Sports for mother is a low priority in family life.
Male dominates on tv and in newspaper.
The sports council has targeted women in a number of campaigns. It
published a policy and framework for action. Its aims:
To improve girls skills and positive attitude
Increase the opportunities for women to take part in sport
To increase the opportunities for women to improve their level of
performances
Involve in the organization of sport
To have equal opportunities
To improve communication about women in sport.
The womens sport foundation supports women sport
The womens sport foundation supports women sport
What is the WSF?
The Women sports foundation is
National charity
Run by an executive committee
What does the WSF do?
Increase the awareness about the problems for women and girls in
sport.
Supports the involvement of women and girls in sports at all levels.
Encourage better access to sport for women and girls.
Challenges inequality in sport and tries to change things
Raise the profile of all
Advises many sports organizations about womens issues in sport.