Women and Sports
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Women have moved beyond simply
cheering men's sports teams from the sidelines. Now they are not only active spectators
and die-hard fans, they are players! From the increase of girls sports being offered by
schools and communities to the development of professional women's teams and increased
Olympic events for women, women's sports have moved into the global spotlight. Check out
some of these links to find out more about women and sports. |
Book lists, a selected bibliography of critical articles, information about two
anthologies of women's writing about women's sport (A Whole Other Ball Game and
Whatever It Takes). All to be found on the new WOMEN'S WRITING ON WOMEN'S SPORT" WEB
PAGE
http://www.olywa.net/jas/Index.html)
Want to follow your favorite women's college basketball team from the comfort of your
computer? Now you can!
http://www.broadcast.com/sports/ncaa/womensbasketball/
Title IX fixed everything for female athletes, right? WRONG! Here's a site that every
female athlete, and every fan of women's sports, should read:
Mythbusting:
What Every Female Athlete Should Know
http://www.lifetimetv.com/WoSport/stage/RESLIB/html/mythbusting.html
Okay, okay. So just what is Title IX anyway? And what does it have to do with girls and
women playing ball?
Overview of Title IX
http://bailiwick.lib.uiowa.edu/ge/Title_IX.html#50
What does participation in sports do for females, anyway? I mean, besides being good
exercise, why should I work up a sweat by playing sports? Check this site out for some
clear advantages:
Advantages of Sports for Women
http://hersalon.com/sports/sports.htm
Okay, so I get it that Title IX has transformed the world as far as women's sports go.
Just how is Iowa doing, though? Do we have equity yet? Find out at:
How is Iowa Doing?
http://bailiwick.lib.uiowa.edu/ge/lawsuits1.html#240
How has Title IX affected non-players like coaches?
Gender Equity and Coaches' Pay
http://www.eeoc.gov/press/10-31-97.html
Wow! Those WNBA girlz rock! Here is their official site. Check out player stats, bios,
and game schedules.
WNBA: The Official Site
http://www.wnba.com/
Well, so women can play basketball. But they CAN'T play hockey, now can they?? Yup! Visit
this site to find out about it!
HipCheck: Women's Roller and Ice Hockey
http://www.whockey.com/hipcheck/