Changing role of women in sport

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sam hughes

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how did the WTA increase the number of female participants in tennis
Womens Tennis Association was founded by Billie Jean King. It's the global leader in womens professional sport
What 3 sports are considered
football, tennis, athletics
outline the factors that increased the number of elite female performers in football
equal opportunities
increased media coverage
female role models
encouragement from FA
more clubs
increased funding
increased free time
how did equal opportunities increase the number of female performers in football
The Sex Discrimination Act lead to less sexual discrimination in sport. Men and women now have the same international structure
how did increased media coverage increase the number of female participants in football
BT sport provides live coverage of the WSL and womens football included in Fifa 16
how did female role models increase the number of female participants in football
Role models as performers (Ellen White) as officials (Sian Massey) and as pundits (Alex Scott)
how did encouragement from FA increase the number of female participants in football
Women's national team is fully supported by the FA. FA cup was held at Wembley for first time in 2015
how did more clubs and increased funding increase the number of female participants in football
WSL provides more competition at elite level. Grass-roots football has more opportunities
how did increased free time increase the number of female participants in football
due to decreased domestic role women had more time to play sport
What has led to an increase in number of female officials in football
FA developed Women's Referee Development Pathway.
Positive role models e.g Sian Massey
FA respect campaign
general increase in equality in society
what sociocultural factors led to an increase in female participation in Lawn Tennis
WTA
Increased prize money
increased fixtures
more female role models
increased media coverage
how did increased prize money increase the number of female participants in tennis
equal prize money is given to both the female and male champions at the US Open and Wimbledon
how did increased fixtures increase the number of female participants in tennis
WTA has provided both younger female tennis players and elite tennis players with more opportunities
how did female role models increase the number of female participants in tennis
Billie Jean King had an influential role in inspiring women to play tennis at an elite level
how did media coverage increase the number of female participants in
worldwide coverage increased participation and provided sponsorship opportunities for women
What factors effected female participation in athletics
Deemed too strenuous
dress code not appropriate
No NGB for female atheltics
Females were unable to participate in olympics up until 1920's
What socio cultural factors led to development of opportunities for females in athletics
Equal opportunities
London 2012 Olympics
Increased media coverage
Increased prize money
More female role models
How did increased opportunities for females effect growth of elite female athletes
Negative stereotypes were challenged and women had more access to facilities and training
How did London 2012 olympics effect female participation in athletics
Women competed in every sport
How did increased media coverage effect elite female participation in athletics
Diamond league coverage on BBC has increased viewing for womens athletics and also given an opportunity for more sponsorship
How has increased prize money influenced elite female participation in athletics
Female athletes are given the same prize Money as male athletes in the Diamond League
How has more female role models effected elite female participation in athletics
Role models e.g Jessica Ennis-Hill inspired the younger generations
Women's part in sport was affected by:
Myths about infertility
Stereotypical images 'too aggressive'
Male dominated organisations
Clothing restrictions 
Traditional viewpoint that sport was a male preserve