In 1908, for example, near the beginning of both, two percent of women participated as athletes (Doc 2). This shows that although this number is relatively low, the feminist movement was beginning to take effect as women were indeed allowed to participate. In 1995, twenty nine percent of athletes were female, marking an increase in womens rights (Doc. 8). However, it is clear that discrimination again female athletes largely shaped the event, as woman competitor Boulmerka felt much criticism for her participation.
Olympic DBQ Hunter Toney AP World History The Olympic Games have mostly revolutionized from 1892 to 2002 because of three factors; Economic/renown competition (documents 5, 6, 7, and 9), the international political competitiveness (documents 1, 3, 4, and 10) and the social aspect of competitiveness, primarily in women (documents 2 and 8). Through what I have observed, the Olympic Games have increased the economic stability of many countries, allowed for a less hostile form of competition among countries, and have introduced a sense of equality upon mankind. Document 1 is written by Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic movement. He goes on to explain how the Olympics have given the world a “reduction of the chance of war.” He describes how trading athletes internationally is the “true free trade” among men, and how if this form of trade was introduced in Europe, that peace would soon be formed. He is trying to persuade people to bring back the Olympics for the good of the world.
Fisher drew her audience’s attention by pointing out herself as a living sample of HIV positive. Like a lot of the audience in that room, she came from a wealthy family, and she was mother of two children. Fisher used rhetorical appeals of ethos, pathos, and logos in the speech to persuade her audience in the situation. Even before Fisher spoke, just who she was brought her a huge amount of credibility. The Republican Party brought her up on the stage on purpose, because Mary Fisher was a perfect example of a “safe” person to speak about AIDS.
You can clearly tell her great pride of her Polish heritage when she was handed the Gold medal in Sochi, Russia during the Winter Olympics. Her hard work and perseverance are two worthwhile qualities that the Polish people look up to and gives them their strength and pride to cope with political problems and threats of neighboring nations. Although Poland has at one point in history not existed for 123 years, the strength and dignity of the Polish people has never died. Justyna was not afraid of the people she competed against, but rather pushed herself to achieve the best she could, representing Poland. Her great talent has achieved positive publicity around the world and gave Poland a good and positive outlook.
3) This was a major accomplishment for all women who fought for equality B. Seneca Falls Convention 1) A convention in Seneca Falls New York organized by a group of Quaker Women discussing the role of women in society. 2) The Declaration of Sentiments was prepared by Elizabeth Cady Stanton. 3) Only 100 out of 300 signed but this was still another step forward for women. C. League of Women Voters (NAWSA) 1) Carrie Chapman Catt was a key woman in winning women’s voting rights. 2) In 1916 she revealed her “Winning Plan” and was backed by the House of Senate.
Using my own research i will discover whether the World War One had a positive effect on the role of women. After the immediate rise in female unemployment at the beginning of the war due to the ‘middle-classes wish to economise’ (first world war, accessed 07/01/09), the only option to replace the volunteers gone to front was to employ women in the jobs they had left behind. This was supported by all the major feminist groups, who suddenly ‘became avid patriots and organisers of the women in support of the war effort’ (war and gender, accessed 22/01/09). Overall women’s employment increased from ‘three million in 1914 to five million in 1918’ (Murphy, p373, 2000). For many of the women the war was ‘a genuinely liberating experience’ (first world war, accessed 07/01/09), and made the women feel useful as citizens.
Perhaps if Hollie Avil had received the appropriate praise for being the Junior World and European champion in 2007, she would have had the strength to overcome her anorexia before it resulted in stress fractures in both her shins. Our society’s perception of female athletes isn’t only affecting current sportswomen but also those girls who have the potential to be the rising stars of tomorrow. This past summer Jessica Ennis became the Olympic gold
American Ideas about Race and Olympic Races from the 1890s to the 1950s: Shattering Myths or Reinforcing Scientific Racism? Mark Dyreson† DEPARTMENTS OF KINESIOLOGY AND HISTORY THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY At the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin Jesse Owens won four gold medals. For American civilization, his feats represented more than just an exceptional athletic performance. His triumphs provided data. The data—as a host of observers including W. Montague Cobb, the only African American to hold a doctorate in physical anthropology in the first half of the twentieth century,1 understood—required explanation.2 Some Americans interpreted the data as shattering Nazi myths of Aryan racial superiority.
Through a combination of low-key marketing, consumer education and social activism, The Body Shop rewrote the rulebook for the $16 billion global cosmetics business and made Roddick one of the richest women in England. Customers wanted to sell the products, and in 1984 the company went public and spread
She realized she could do anything she wanted and she wanted me (Meg) to recognize that I could do the same.” Meg Whitman became an Oprah-Like figure. Fortune Magazine twice named her (in 2004 and 2005) the most powerful women in the American Business. She was also featured in Forbes Magazine in its 2007 list of best Bosses for delivering “Superior returns to shareholders while not gorging on outrageous pay packages.” In 2009, Meg Whitman began her political career and ran for Governor of California. As a role model she hasn’t forgotten where she came from, how she got to where she is now and always looked back to see if she could help those who came from that same place. I admire her work and accomplishments because it’s rare to see a woman in America that has gone that far as she did, in which America, the majority of