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Sports Oppression In Women And Its Effects

Posted on 10. May, 2015 by Toni Vang in Marketing

Avid sport fan or not, we all have to agree that there is something great about different types of sports. They can be relaxing to watch and even exciting. Depending on how you view it, you can even see a sport event as a form of inculturation. Among different trends, it is one thing that has survived the test of time and continues to gain popularity all over the world.

The idea of playing what you love best can be tempting. But apart from the good things we see about this industry, there are stories which may not have been given much attention but is affecting some of the players and their performance. Sports oppression is among these things. It is directed to different groups, events and individuals and can be real nasty.

Many reports related to this issue involves women who are participating in mens sport. Aside from the differences in strength, there is this dissatisfaction issue about their performances as well. If you ask yourself now, its no surprise if you know more men players than women.

Amidst the debates, we see a number of popular female players who play games that are originally for men. And they are doing great at it. In fact, when we now have females who are included on the top one hundred highest paid professionals on the sport that they choose.

Female acceptance is growing, but for countries who are very vocal in expressing and showing their bias towards men, the impact that it can give to the women players can be tremendous. For one, it can affect the self esteem of the person. If she is still new in the industry and is still building her skills and reputation, she may fall victim to social criticism.

We might not see it often, but the continuous oppression has a direct impact to the confidence and performance of the female players. Those who manage to get over the issues are the ones who emerge victorious while those who got overwhelmed are those who continues to struggle. The status quo is still showing a male dominated sport arena and for women, showing their skills every time they play is a chance to establish their position.

Speaking of the media, may it be print, online or television and radio, we see a pattern on how they cover sports. Big attention are given to leagues especially those that are played by men. The bias is apparent. And we all know how the media can impact the publics view about something.

Different people have different opinion about something. And its inappropriate to judge someone if we are not even aware of the reason behind his stand. Same can be said for sports critics. They have their own perception, something which cannot be easily changed by a single argument.

Despite the wide negativity involved in this industry, this should not stop one from pursuing his passion in sports. However, she should also be ready for all the things that may come her way as a result of her bold decision. Evaluate your readiness. If your passion is greater than your fear, then you are a go.

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