THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN PROFESSIONAL SPORT: HISTORY AND PERSPECTIVES
Authors:
1.
Kuban State University of Technology
2.
Kuban State University of Technology
Type:
Article
Pages:
from 102
to 105
Status:
Published
Received:
25.12.2023
Accepted:
18.01.2024
Published:
03.12.2025
Subject area:
UDC 796.071.2
Language:
Russian
Keywords:
womens’ sports, professional sports, sports history, gender equality, sociocultural changes, discrimination in sports, sports studies
Abstract:
The article presents an analysis of the evolution of women's participation in professional sports. The study draws on a rich history, including early examples of women's participation in sport and overcoming limitations, while at the same time embracing contemporary challenges and perspectives, presenting important sociocultural and political aspects of the topic. The importance of understanding and recognizing the history of women's participation in sports was noted. The need to continue the fight for equality and justice in sport is made to ensure a brighter future for women participating in professional sport and for those who draw inspiration from their achievements.
The article presents an analysis of the evolution of women's participation in professional sports. The study draws on a rich history, including early examples of women's participation in sport and overcoming limitations, while at the same time embracing contemporary challenges and perspectives, presenting important sociocultural and political aspects of the topic. The importance of understanding and recognizing the history of women's participation in sports was noted. The need to continue the fight for equality and justice in sport is made to ensure a brighter future for women participating in professional sport and for those who draw inspiration from their achievements.
Keywords:
womens’ sports, professional sports, sports history, gender equality, sociocultural changes, discrimination in sports, sports studies
womens’ sports, professional sports, sports history, gender equality, sociocultural changes, discrimination in sports, sports studies
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