Promoting Gender Equity in Middle Level and Secondary School Sports Programs

Sports equity is important at the middle and secondary school levels, not only to increase opportunities for women in sports and physical activity, but to change perceptions—particularly the incorrect percep tion that sports participation is not important for girls and women.

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Published in:NASSP bulletin 1995-12, Vol.79 (575), p.52-56
Main Authors: Priest, Laurie, Summerfield, Liane M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletics
Court Litigation
Educational Equity (Finance)
Equal Education
Equality
Females
Legal Problems
Middle schools
Secondary Education
Secondary schools
Sex Discrimination
Sexes
Sports
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Summary:Sports equity is important at the middle and secondary school levels, not only to increase opportunities for women in sports and physical activity, but to change perceptions—particularly the incorrect percep tion that sports participation is not important for girls and women.
ISSN:0192-6365
1930-1405
DOI:10.1177/019263659507957509