Athletics is still a male-dominated sport: the underrepresentation of women as athletes, coaches, and referees in Brazil

Gender inequality remains a pervasive issue in sports, attracting increasing attention in contemporary research. Despite this, scant scholarly focus has been directed towards the participation of women in athletics. This study sought to investigate the involvement of women as athletes, coaches, and...

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Published in:Retos (Madrid) 2024-01, Vol.58 (58), p.872-879
Main Authors: Silva Assis, Isabela, Cassiano Lázari, Evandro, Barreira, Júlia, Pereira Palma, Bartira, Rafaela Galatti, Larissa
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