Tuesday, April 28, 2015

A Closer Look On Sports Oppression And Its Impact On Women

By Toni Vang


Avid sport fan or not, we all have to agree that there is something great about different types of sports. They can be relaxing to watch and even exciting. Depending on how you view it, you can even see a sport event as a form of inculturation. Among different trends, it is one thing that has survived the test of time and continues to gain popularity all over the world.

The idea of playing what you love best can be tempting. But apart from the good things we see about this industry, there are stories which may not have been given much attention but is affecting some of the players and their performance. Sports oppression is among these things. It is directed to different groups, events and individuals and can be real nasty.

Women are usually the most common party affected by this. Criticisms about their credibility or competence in playing some games have always received strong opinions from those who are on their side and those who are against it. Whichever side you are, it is undeniable that it impacts the view of the public about this female group.

Amidst the debates, we see a number of popular female players who play games that are originally for men. And they are doing great at it. In fact, when we now have females who are included on the top one hundred highest paid professionals on the sport that they choose.

However, this does not mean as well that things can just go smoothly from there. The number of people who show disrespect for females who are taking a step up is quite significant. It affects a lot of women on different sport. Those who are new to the industry and have not build a strong barrier when it comes to protecting their mindset from those criticism are likely to get discouraged.

We might not see it often, but the continuous oppression has a direct impact to the confidence and performance of the female players. Those who manage to get over the issues are the ones who emerge victorious while those who got overwhelmed are those who continues to struggle. The status quo is still showing a male dominated sport arena and for women, showing their skills every time they play is a chance to establish their position.

At present, we now see more if not equal appreciation given to women and men. Still, it remains a question if there will come a time when equal footing in all events will be possible. For one, the media seemed to be more interested on games that have guys on them. When it comes to major, global leagues, we also see male players dominating the stage.

There is not instant way on how one can change the opinion of another. If that person is a strong critic against women playing men games, then all the more reason why you should not add fuel to the fire. You cannot shake hands with someone who has a closed fist.

Despite the wide negativity involved in this industry, this should not stop one from pursuing his passion in sports. However, she should also be ready for all the things that may come her way as a result of her bold decision. Evaluate your readiness. If your passion is greater than your fear, then you are a go.




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