Chapter Outline
Participation and Equity Issues
Reasons for Increased Participation
REFLECT ON SPORTS: Women’s Football: Possibilities of Gender Equity?
Reasons to Be Cautious When Predicting Future Participation Increases
BREAKING BARRIERS: Narrative Barriers: I Was Too Ashamed of My Body
Gender and Fairness Issues in Sports
Strategies to Achieve Equity
Ideology and Power Issues
Gender Ideology in Society
Gender Ideology in Sports
REFLECT ON SPORTS: Female Bodybuilders: Expanding Definitions of Femininity?
Gender Ideology: The Challenge of Being Gay or Lesbian in Sports
Strategies for Changing Ideology and Culture
Summary: Does Equity Require Ideological Changes?