that a problem does exist, and even though it is getting
better, with the number of female athletes rising, the problem of inequality
Now that it is known that a problem exists, the next step in solving
the problem is to figure out who is affected by sexual discrimination in sports.
Contrary to popular belief, female athletes are not the only people affected by
sexual discrimination. Male athletes, female athletes, and society are all
harmed by sexual discrimination in sports.
First of all, the most noticed and the biggest group of people that have
brought this problem to everyone's attention is the female athlete. Female
athletes have struggled for years to become men's equals in many areas,
including athletics. Even though the female role in sports has grown, men still
receive most of the glory. Television stations that air sporting events
generally air male sports such as football and basketball. The sports that are
shown on television receive money from the television station. CBS has paid
over 1.7 billion dollars to broadcas
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