This phrase enforces the idea that women are weak and unequal to males performing the same action, especially in sports. Women are not considered as credible athletes when compared to their male counterparts, especially when playing what is considered by society as a masculine sport, or a sport in which danger, team spirit and strength are considered important (Jones & Greer, 2011). The notion of “femininity” accepted by society considers a feminine woman as a person who wears make-up all the time, has long hair, wears lipstick, is slender and is not aggressive (Ross & Shinew, 2008). The movie “A League of Their Own” clearly shows the inequalities and discrimination woman face in the world of sports. Although acceptance of females has increased over time, men and women are still not viewed as equals.
Two other females that had nicknames are known as a sexual need in the film because McMurphy invited them over to seduce the guard and Billy. First, women are inferior to men because they were never given a position of power. During the 1960s, woman did not have any experience with power because they still lived in a society where men are taking control. In quote, “These gender roles have been used very successfully to justify inequities, which still occur today, such as excluding women from equal access to leadership and decision – making positions” (Tyson, page 85). Males still see females as patriarchal women, not as leaders or decision makers.
Even though these women showcase a passing interest in sports with more feminine attributes, they still do not seek out further information about those specific sports (134). Surprisingly, these same women who do not follow women’s sports, complain or are displeased with the lack of coverage they receive. Professional women’s sports are not getting enough exposure, which hinders possible new fans from being interested. Therefore, if women’s sports were on television as much as men’s sports, more people, not just other women, would watch and support
“Girls see a double standard in covering women’s sports. When male athletes receive media attention, such coverage is primarily focused on their skills and performance. When female athletes receive media attention, the media is much more likely to focus on their physical attractiveness or non-sport-related activities” (Daniels, 2009, Pg 405). Sexualization is defined as occurring when a person's value comes only from her or his sexual appeal or behavior, to the exclusion of other characteristics, and when a person is sexually objectified, e.g., made into a thing for another's sexual use (APA, 2011). By sexualizing women athletes, the media has given younger generations a false sense of reality.
In my second article titled, “Employment Patterns of Female Coaches in Men's Athletics: Tokenism and Marginalization as Reflections of Occupational Sex-Segregation,” Mary Jo Kane and Jane Marie Stangl examine how women have found it increasingly difficult to obtain jobs in coaching. Not only has it become a task for women to coach in women sports, but it has also become extremely difficult for women to coach in male dominated sports. Similar to the Rooney Rule, Title IX was implemented in order to give women more opportunity in the world of sport; however, the numbers of women in coaching has not risen much since. The authors provide typical logic which parallels Kanters view on tokens. Occupational sex segregation is an explanation one could use to clarify the low numbers of women in coaching positions.
People often do not acknowledge women sports as much as men's sports. From the time of early Olympics, the role of women in sports and games was neglected. The end of the 19th century and turn of the 20th century saw the rising interest of women in sports both as participants and spectators. And for many years, women have been looking to be taken seriously in sports the same way men are. Compared to men's sports, most women’s sports are newer and that’s one of the main reasons for them not getting the recognition they deserve.
Women that “Pop That” in clubs and other placesdoes not earn respect. When the song is played, males automatically think that females are supposed to “Pop That”. It disrespects women in all sorts of ways. In addition to my opinion, we shouldn’t listen to this song
She asks “Wha’s the matter with me? Ain’t I got a right to talk to nobody?” (pg 87) She doesn’t get to talk to people very often, and when she saw her chance with Lennie, “her words tumbled out in a passion of communication, as though she hurried before her listener could be taken away.” (pg. 88) She was very desperate to want to talk to someone as dumb as Lennie, since normally people would try to avoid a mentally disabled person. She also wants to make sure that Lennie is listening to her when she says, “You listenin’?” (pg 88) Curley’s wife needs to be listened to, because just her talking wasn’t good enough for her. She needed the Lennie to understand her loneliness as well.
That our Nation, founded on principles of equal rights, with laws protecting us from discrimination, endorses discrimination based on gender in its own institution, is particularly disturbing. Refusing admittance to females based on physical standards which don’t pertain to job effectiveness or based on stereotypes of women’s physical abilities is also disturbing. Basically, the idea is, we don’t think a woman can do it so we aren’t going to let her try. This stereotype completely discounts the women who successfully compete in triathlons, iron man competitions and various other physical challenges all over the world. Additionally, basing the discrimination on the fact that women have periods and might see a man naked or be seen naked trivializes the desire these women have to be the best and to be recognized for it.
“I am going to make you talk you sissy-girl.” Kingston stated to the girl that she picked on during school and tried to make her talk because she did not speak to her. Kingston wanted her to yell stop or say something because she could not stand the fact that the girl did not stand up for herself. She could not face her because of how weak she presented. Kingston does not believe that women should be fragile. From my personal perspective, women should be able to speak up for themselves and should be treated equal to that of a male.