Marcenia Lyle

“A League of Their Own” is a very impacting movie that depicts the impact of women in sports throughout the 1940s. During this era, men were away in World War II, leaving the women to take their spots in many of their duties. Baseball had been a very well known sport throughout the country. Women playing baseball was unordinary, however it quickly grew to be very popular which led to the inauguration of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. This was a way for the women to get out, have fun, and relax with other females. The film presents several traditional gender stereotypes and female limitations in sports, some which still exist today.

Another individual who “broke down baseball’s color barrier nearly two decades before discriminatory laws were dismantled in the United States” (Aaseng, 1993) was Jackie Robinson. Jackie’s perseverance and determination helped to ultimately influence the Civil Rights Movement, in which the ratifications of federal constitutional amendments, the passage of federal laws and the formation of federal agencies assisted in ending the racial segregation and discrimination of African Americans in the United States. The bearing of these two individuals facilitated the rich diversity in race that is currently present in society, which can also be witnessed in sports. Discrimination amongst women “in sports…goes back…as far as the Ancient Greeks more than 2,500 years ago.” (Aaseng, 1993), and can also be evident throughout society. Although the American Feminist Movement of the 1960s and 1970s reformed certain aspects of gender inequality amongst females, it has not been exhibited in sports until the last few decades. Currently, females in sports such as hockey and mixed martial arts have garnered significant attention from popular culture and have been a key factor in “inspiring and empowering women and girls to be confident and

The All American Girl’s Professional Baseball League both challenged and reinforced traditional women’s roles. The AAGPBL only lasted for eleven years, but its effects are not forgotten. Towards the beginnings of the lead, along with the influential leaders, the players were the ones to make it famous. The AAGPBL made women athletics a possibility today and helped America to emerge to why women athletes are necessary. After the men returned from war, the league began to decline and the women were eventually forced back into being housewives and back into the households.

Before we told our daughters that they could be anyone, or anything they wanted to be, we told them that they could only be what was acceptable for women to be, and that they could only do things that were considered "ladylike." It was at this time, when the nation was frenzied with the business of war, that the women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League decided that they could do and be whatever it was that they chose. These women broke free of the limitations that their family and society had set for them, and publicly broke into what had been an exclusively male sport up until that time.

In his essay “Throwing like A Girl”, author James Fallows explores the fundamentals behind throwing a baseball and whether woman live up to the stereotype as being weak or valueless in the sports world. He suggests that the misconceptions of the phrase “throwing like a girl” has nothing to do with a someone’s gender but whether they’ve acquired the skill to throw a baseball. Fallows cites several sources to support his statement about females in sports.

After a long time doing something, people get tired of doing it and eventually,so did Toni She played on lots of teams, and she was happy. So after playing baseball she got married to Aurelius Alberga, and he soon got sick. So Toni thought it was a good idea to become a nurse. She took care of her husband and he later died at the age of 103. Toni Stone died at the age of 75, of heart failure. There were many books written about her: Women in Baseball, The Forgotten History, and Women at Play, just to name a few

Sports have always been a big part of my life. You can always find me watching some sort of sports on TV, especially over the weekend. One of the ideas that really was interesting and has affected me personally is the fact that there is still work to be done for woman in the workplace of athletics. Two years ago, I graduated with a college degree in Sports Marketing & Administration at Northern State University. I was one of two girls when I was there, and I struggled to find work. Even though Title IX helped woman tremendously since it first started, there is still work to be

During the 19th century, women’s teams at six different colleges as well as other outside sources began playing baseball. Baseball was a chance for these women to step out side of their comfort zone almost and gain a freedom that they otherwise did not have before. Martha Brady states it best with her quote from article “Creating Safe Spaces and Building Social Assets for Young Women in the Developing World” When she says, “To a degree, being involved in sports appears to work against the repressive effects of conformity and femininity and allows girls access to the more action-oriented realm of adolescence that is typically enjoyed by boys (Brady, 42). During this time a couple women stood out and began to

Conquering the hearts of their fans, women have batted away the stereotypes that obstructed their route to success. From the stadium, a girl named Jaide Bucher, that proudly swings the bat can be easily perceived and differentiated between her teammates. Jaide has a special talent that makes her unique and that goes way beyond the rules society invented, stating that sports were made exclusively for men. She has proven many people wrong by demonstrating to them the internal strength women have woven within her veins. Jaide was born without part of her right arm; however that didn’t impede her from pursuing her dreams and inspiring people with her strong sense of confidence. She has shown the world that women should be more prominent, defying the opinions that once defined them, evading physical disabilities and growing in a field that was once dominated by

Women’s sports were not always treated equally. Rader explained that “in the beginning intercollegiate sports tended to reinforce gender stereotypes,” (95). It wasn’t until the creation of Title IX, that men and women’s sports became “equal” at the college level. This allowed for more opportunities and resources for women in sports. However, men’s sports still prevail. Cahn’s article talks about how this lead to the decline of women’s leadership in sports. Today, women of color are disproportionally represented in college sports. Even though Title IX might allow for the equal treatment of women in sports, women were for so long discouraged from participating because of their gender or race that there are not enough who compete. Lastly, it is important to note that while women’s sports may be equal, the commercialization of men’s sports like football and basketball have been so predominant that the emergence of a women’s sport as something as big as football is probably never

Women’s studies focus on the roles, experiences, and achievements of women in society. In result of the lack of sports media coverage, we as people, and sports fans miss out on the achievements and experiences that these sports women live through. The goals that are achieved by these women are something that that should be seen throughout society as something that kids, and parents alike are able to connect to.

Women athletes can display their growing skills same as men. In athletes opposing sides agree to compete with a set of rules, and boundaries. Weather the teams are male or female should not matter. There needs to be both equal funding and opportunity for male and female athletes not matter the sports. They may be no crying in baseball, and , because base runners aren’t allowed to take leads, there are no pickoff throws, either,--no stalling. Games last seven innings, instead of nine, and can be completed in two hour. Although kempt told me she was worried that they begun to trend longer, and she was thinking about advising the coaches to limited their mound consultation as a corrective measure. Actions packed brevity is one of her main selling points in pitching the leagues to broadcasting outlets. Maybe so, but after watching several games i couldn’t help feeling drawn to pair of comets who exhibited a little laid-back swagger. In athletes opposing sides agree to complete with a set of rules and boundaries. weather the teams are male or female should not matter. Summary of the three main point are “ women athletes play with the same integrity as men, women athletes play with with the same intensity as men, women athlete can display their growing skills the same as men. How important it is us to recognize and athletes

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Throughout the years, women have overcome certain stereotypes about entering male dominant sports. First of all, the author, Jennifer Banas, explains that it's “unladylike” for women to do specific sports, especially male dominated sports. Women are seen to play tennis, golf, figure skating, and gymnastics. “These sports demonstrate the ability and elegance “natural” for women…” says writer Jennifer Banas. Women should be able to show off their more sporty side if they want to and not be judged by society. Secondly, many women have overcome these stereotypes and have done great achievements. As Great Female Athletes in Male-Dominated Sports states, “In 1931, 17-year old Jackie Mitchell, a female pitcher for the Chattanooga Lookouts reportedly struck out both Lou

At the end of that month, millions of viewers watched the final match between USA and Japan, making it one of the most watched women’s televised sporting event in history. People started to recognize players by their first names, purchased a few jerseys, and even attend one of their victory games. However, some might wonder why audiences only see these world-class players, like Abby Wambach, who holds the international goal-scoring record—for women and men—for a few weeks every two years at the World Cup or the Olympics. But most, even those who care about equality for women, won’t consider how different these athletes’ careers are compared to those of men who do the exact same thing for a living.