Female participation in sport has been affected by stereotyping and myths, e.g.
Females are less strong than males so cannot compete in the same sports
Feminine females are not 'sporty'
Female fertility can be affected if they are too physical
Muscular females are too 'male-like'
Women should be mothers and care for the home rather than partaking in sport
Despite changing views around women in sports, the sporting world is still largely male-dominated; factors that contribute to this include:
Female sports receive less media coverage
Professional female athletes and players receive less money (from advertising or wages) than males for the same sport
Women receive less encouragement to partake in sports by society, their families or in education
Female role models from a wide range of sports are important to educate and inspire younger generations to become involved in sporting activities and events
