Should men and women compete against each other in sport? I would like to look at this subject because I am passionate about gender equality in sports and how women should not be discriminated against just because of their size or strength. Feminist movements in 1970 were just the beginning for breaking down gender stereotypes and women being excluded from sporting events. However, organisations are still discriminating against women in many sports due to a clause in the equal opportunities legislation
Gender has been related to hockey since the moment hockey became recognized as a sport. This eventually led to start the first women’s hockey team and established female leagues across Canada. “The first recorded game took place in Ottawa in 1891” which impacted many Canadian females nationwide. Furthermore, hockey’s controversy between women and men concerning recognition as well as support for their respective teams has also arisen throughout the history of hockey. This topic explores how women