Where are all the Female Sports Officals?

Presentation Type

Poster/Portfolio

Presenter Major(s)

Women and Gender Studies, Sociology

Mentor Information

Kathleen Underwood

Department

Women and Gender Studies

Location

Kirkhof Center KC30

Start Date

10-4-2013 11:00 AM

End Date

10-4-2013 12:00 PM

Keywords

Changing Ideas/Changing Worlds, Culture, Gender

Abstract

Over the past 40 years since Title IX was approved, women have made significant gains in many areas of sports participation, yet women are virtually absent from officiating. This project questions why there are so few female officials in Major League Baseball, the National Football League and the National Basketball Association, especially since Title IX is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Through a collection of 200 surveys, the study examines the opinions of Grand Valley State University college students on the role of women officiating in such sports organizations. Preliminary research indicates women are highly discriminated against in the role of officiating and primarily allowed into positions of broadcasting. This research adds a significant dimension to our understanding of the glass ceiling for women.

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Apr 10th, 11:00 AM Apr 10th, 12:00 PM

Where are all the Female Sports Officals?

Kirkhof Center KC30

Over the past 40 years since Title IX was approved, women have made significant gains in many areas of sports participation, yet women are virtually absent from officiating. This project questions why there are so few female officials in Major League Baseball, the National Football League and the National Basketball Association, especially since Title IX is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Through a collection of 200 surveys, the study examines the opinions of Grand Valley State University college students on the role of women officiating in such sports organizations. Preliminary research indicates women are highly discriminated against in the role of officiating and primarily allowed into positions of broadcasting. This research adds a significant dimension to our understanding of the glass ceiling for women.