Females Should Be Allowed In Sports

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Since the beginning of time men and women have been said to be equal, but in reality men have always dominated. This is true about every aspect of life including sports.Women are not allowed to play on male sports teams, but if they have the ability to play the sport well then they should. Females should be able to play sports because it would increase their self-esteem, creates a sense of equality, and more open opportunities for their future life. Females have faced many challenges when it has come to them playing sports. Women have never been able to participate in a recognised Olympic sport until 1952. Over time women have progressed further to being able to play a modified version of baseball called softball that was created in 1887…show more content…
Jasmine Plummer was the first female to be a quarterback in the Pop Warner Super Bowl. Ice Cube once said that, “For jasmine to do it, and take her team to the championship despite all obstacles is incredible. She is a very brave and strong girl.” Imagine a place where being a girl playing sports is not looked down upon. For example, think about when Jen Welter, a female quarterback that was told she would never make it because she’s too weak and can’t take a hit, say to herself ,” I have the best team , and I was able to prove to everybody that I will get back up when I am hit.” How would you feel knowing that you played by males and did better than than they. It would make you feel good about yourself. Compare that moment to when you were playing with females and got no credit for your accomplishment? Makes you feel amazing about…show more content…
Males usually look down on females because they believe that they are weaker and softer than males. But once they step on a court and see what females are capable of their outlook on women would change. Females will get more respect from males because they would feel equal. The way males treat each other during a sport is different from the way they treat females, but when they play together they will feel the same. In 1972 , congress passed an Education Amendment that says,” discrimination on the basis of gender in educational institutions that rise federal funds is prohibited.” This is saying that females are allowed to play on male sport teams in schools, so when they play together it would create a bond between the two upping the level of respect for one

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