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Topic: Advocacy - January 27 2023
Breaking the Glass Ceiling

Historically, sports have been for boys only. Though women’s sports are increasingly common and recognized, women still face inequality in the world of athletics. VIS Expert™ Holly Thorpe explains why this inequality exists, how it manifests, and what we can do to change it.

By: Charlotte Tomkinson

VIS Creator™

& Holly Thorpe, PhD

VIS Expert™

Topic: Advocacy

January 27 2023

When looking at women’s access in sports, a lot comes down to history; sports were originally created by men, for men and boys. This association between sports and masculinity has become the status quo, excluding women from equitable participation and inclusion in athletic spaces. As a result, vast inequalities are still pervasive and harmful across all levels of women’s athletics. We sat down with sport and gender sociologist and VIS Expert™, Holly Thorpe, to discuss these injustices, and...
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