Gender equity has remained a major concern in recreational and competitive sport, with traditional social values emphasizing the differences in physical and mental capabilities between men and women (Senne), (Simon). The social disparity between men and women in the sporting context has resulted in a wide belief that women do not possess the physical or mental characteristics to perform at the same level as men. Whereas men are typically expected to demonstrate attributes and behaviours that emphasise
purpose of the article “The Gender Gap in Sport Performance: Equity Influences Equality” is to discuss issues underlying gender differences in sport performance from a global perspective and identify the factors that affect female performance in sports. The authors claim that sport exhibits disparity in regards to gender equality, with reduced opportunities for girls and women and they discuss the biological, cultural and socio-cultural reasons for such disparity. The gender gap is predominantly attributed
It is evident that equality and equity between genders, males and females, has had its struggles. This struggle to promote fairness has been expressed through various mouvements such as from the suffragettes emerging in the late 20th and early 21st century and the recent He for She movement to bring both genders to work together as one. Despite these efforts, in the hockey world, male domination reaches a high while the female athlete success as not reached such level. This is displayed through history
Activity for Gender Equity Simulation – Academic version (WAGES-Academic) to deliver gender inequity information” (Zawadzki, Danube, & Shields, 2012, P.605). Researchers formed a quantitative study by comparing the “WAGES-Academic to an Information Only condition (knowledge without experiential learning) and a Group Activity control condition” (Zawadzki et al., 2012, P.605). For the methods of the research, “at baseline, 1249 undergraduates from the pool (705 women, 529 men, 15 gender unspecified)
Introduction It is often challenging to have health care services that meet the needs of Canada’s diverse population and the needs of both men and women. Gender influences access to care and women in particular are at risk for face difficulties to care (Ontario Women`s Health Equity Report, 2010 p.1). Women are more likely to be poor and have greater caregiver responsibilities in contrast to men. These both factors are barriers to accessing health services. The way the health care system is organized
1. Court Injuction 2. Laissez-faire Recording to the Union County College “Laissez- faire an economic and political doctrine that holds that economies function most efficiently when unencumbered by government regulation. Laissez faire advocates favor individual self-interest and competition, and oppose the taxation and regulation of commerce.” “"Leave it alone” The concept came from the economic theories of Adam Smith, the 18th-century Scot whose writings greatly influenced the growth of American
Legal Issues Question One- (319 words) The contract at the centre of Bridgewater v Leahy [1998] HCA 66 is a deed of forgiveness of debt, in relation to the transfer of land. The parties to this contract were Neil York, who bought the interest in the land, and Bill York who sold the interest, and forgave the debt. The contract was entered into on 19th July 1988, with the terms being that Bill would transfer his interests in the Wonga Park fee simple, the Wonga Park perpetual lease selection
party's property where the second party has incurred costs in that property to its detriment”. Proprietary estoppel, like other types of estoppel, is not a remedy in itself but a tool to raise “estoppel equity”, on the basis of which the court is able to decide on the type of remedy that this equity will satisfy. Similarly to the need for the element of common intention for the purpose of establishing a constructive trust, there is a need for the establishment of an active or passive assurance on the
Objective National Bank of Canada ("NBC" or "the Bank") is tasked with the decision to review Dawson Lumber Company Limited 's ("Dawson") request for an increase in its line of credit up to the amount of $10.8mm. Dawson intends to finance inventory and receivables with the line of credit. NBC must remain cognizant of the competitive landscape of the lumber industry and assess whether a focus on the retail segment is beneficial to Dawson 's strategic plan. Given that Dawson is one of the region
Equity has been described as a ‘mysterious creature’ that lies distinctly alongside the common law. In considering the statement, there is an almost linear reversal in which the remedies in equity procure a type of right not necessarily available in the common law. This peculiar jurisdiction has created consistent controversy especially in regards to the fusion of the common law and equity. To understand further, this essay will consider the relationship between equity and the common law. The development