Women and Sport 10 Jan 2020 Introduction 2019 was one to celebrate for women’s sport. With equal pay agreements, big sporting wins and record audiences, women’s sports… Caitlin Rees No Comments
Women and Sport 10 Jan 2020 Viewing habits It’s no revelation that men’s sport typically gets better attendance and viewership than women’s sport, often driven by high levels… Caitlin Rees No Comments
Women and Sport 10 Jan 2020 Chapter 1 – The elephant in the room We all know that gender biases exist and persist in today’s society, but it is difficult to understand how… Caitlin Rees No Comments
Women and Sport 10 Jan 2020 Chapter 2 – The problem with the word ‘sport’ According to the Oxford Dictionary, sport is defined as ‘an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or… Caitlin Rees No Comments
Women and Sport 10 Jan 2020 Chapter 3 – The sense of belonging Imagine a scenario; you’re a football fan. It’s the 89th minute of your favourite football team’s game against your biggest rival.… Caitlin Rees No Comments
Women and Sport 10 Jan 2020 Chapter 4 – Confidence and the fear of being judged One of the most important psychological factors needed to excel in sport is confidence and self-belief. Self-confidence helps us to… Caitlin Rees No Comments
Women and Sport 10 Jan 2020 Chapter 5 – Competitiveness Another avenue Populus explored when trying to understand women’s lack of engagement in sport is the idea that women find… Caitlin Rees No Comments
Women and Sport 10 Jan 2020 Chapter 6 – How can we improve? To improve women’s participation in and viewing of sports, we believe three issues are paramount: 1. Don’t lose them young… Caitlin Rees No Comments
