missprint_'s review
4.0
You've probably heard Title IX thrown around with talks about equal rights and feminism. Maybe you even learned about its passage during President Nixon's administration thanks in large part to the advocacy of Patsy Takemoto Mink in Congress.
When it was signed into law Title IX made it illegal for federally funded education programs to discriminate based on sex--a ruling that would have a lasting impact on education across the country and, especially, on sports.
Gender Inequality in Sports (2022) by Kirstin Cronn-Mills details the passing of Title IX, it's lasting impact on women's sports, and how far it still has to go.
Through concise text and chapters filled photos and callout boxes about notable athletes from Billie Jean King to Serene Williams and Simone Biles, Cronn-Mills discusses the need for both equality and equity in sports to make sure that male and female athletes can be on an equal footing at every stage of their athletic careers whether that involves playing at school, the collegiate level, or in professional arenas.
While using the framing of women's sports for much of the book, Gender Inequality in Sports also makes sure to highlight the added challenges faced by athletes of color, LGBTQ+ athletes, and nonbinary athletes. In addition to breaking down intersectionality, the text also mentions some of the ways legislation for various sporting events are changing to try and accommodate these athletes in more equitable manners. Cronn-Mills also succinctly and correctly shuts down any arguments that transgender athletes should be blocked from competing as their identified gender stating clearly that trans women are women (and trans men are men) and pointing to the science that shows the idea of trans athletes having any advantage is nothing more than fear mongering by conservatives and TERFs.
Chapters detail the advent of Title IX, it's impact on sports and how its interpretation is changing to offer better protections and more inclusivity. The closing chapters explore how we can continue to move toward equality and equity in women's sports and a look at what the future might hold.
Although slim, Gender Inequality in Sports packs in a lot of information. Printed on glossy paper with full color photos, many of the spreads and callout boxes throughout have a teal background and red borders similar to the cover design. This, unfortunately, is the book's one misstep which might result in some readers needing to shift to a black and white ebook version to avoid pulsing colors on the periphery of their vision.
Back matter includes a glossary of key terms, source notes, selected bibliography, further information, index, acknowledgements, and photo acknowledgements offering plenty of options for interested readers to dig deeper.
When it was signed into law Title IX made it illegal for federally funded education programs to discriminate based on sex--a ruling that would have a lasting impact on education across the country and, especially, on sports.
Gender Inequality in Sports (2022) by Kirstin Cronn-Mills details the passing of Title IX, it's lasting impact on women's sports, and how far it still has to go.
Through concise text and chapters filled photos and callout boxes about notable athletes from Billie Jean King to Serene Williams and Simone Biles, Cronn-Mills discusses the need for both equality and equity in sports to make sure that male and female athletes can be on an equal footing at every stage of their athletic careers whether that involves playing at school, the collegiate level, or in professional arenas.
While using the framing of women's sports for much of the book, Gender Inequality in Sports also makes sure to highlight the added challenges faced by athletes of color, LGBTQ+ athletes, and nonbinary athletes. In addition to breaking down intersectionality, the text also mentions some of the ways legislation for various sporting events are changing to try and accommodate these athletes in more equitable manners. Cronn-Mills also succinctly and correctly shuts down any arguments that transgender athletes should be blocked from competing as their identified gender stating clearly that trans women are women (and trans men are men) and pointing to the science that shows the idea of trans athletes having any advantage is nothing more than fear mongering by conservatives and TERFs.
Chapters detail the advent of Title IX, it's impact on sports and how its interpretation is changing to offer better protections and more inclusivity. The closing chapters explore how we can continue to move toward equality and equity in women's sports and a look at what the future might hold.
Although slim, Gender Inequality in Sports packs in a lot of information. Printed on glossy paper with full color photos, many of the spreads and callout boxes throughout have a teal background and red borders similar to the cover design. This, unfortunately, is the book's one misstep which might result in some readers needing to shift to a black and white ebook version to avoid pulsing colors on the periphery of their vision.
Back matter includes a glossary of key terms, source notes, selected bibliography, further information, index, acknowledgements, and photo acknowledgements offering plenty of options for interested readers to dig deeper.
albernikolauras's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
A lovely basic book about gender equality. Actually discusses pay difference, Title IX, inclusion of trans athletes, mental health, and the treatment of athletes of color compared to non-POC athletes. Great for late middle schoolers and up. I read in a single afternoon.
amber_lyn's review
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.0
This book is very informative of both the current state and past of women in sports.
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