... sports (Sexism In Sports). Around 1969 women started doing gymnastics and track and field, then in 1970 swimming, badminton, and volleyball came into play. Finally basketball became popular in 1972 (Bell). Even with the many sports coming into schools for women, to participate in basketball may have been so popular because it was one of the first sports that mirrored the male sports ... games, but will ride an airplane (Sharp 164). Why Does It Really Matter? Does It? Providing women with athletic opportunities is extremely important. Most do not understand how crucial it is to include w...

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