Gender Discrimination In Sports

This is an article published through LIVESTRONG and it informs readers about the discrimination females face in sports. It provides the reader with statistics proving the males advantage in sports from the moment they begin. Over time women have been given more respect in the sporting world.  Unfortunately, there is still a large gap between males and females level of respect in professional sports.  Furthermore, women are still discriminated against and this article provides plenty of information on this subject.


Cassel, Jean. "Gender Discrimination in Sports." LIVESTRONG.COM. N.p., 11 June 2011. Web. 30 Nov. 2012. <http://www.livestrong.com/article/247625-gender-discrimination-in-sports/>.

-Joey Ponce

Gender Confusion and Stereotypes in Adolescents

This article reflects on the development of gender identity and the stereotypical views of what interests little girls and little boys. It also displays how gender is taught by peers, and most of the time, in elementary years, children associate with their own gender and see the other gender as "gross". This article provides help for parents who are concerned that their child isn't following their proper gender role and that it is okay for children to have different interests away from what is gender appropriate.

Gender Confusion and Stereotypes

"Gender Identity and Gender Confusion In Children." HealthyChildren.org. American Academy of Pediatrics, 30 Dec. 2011. Web. 30 Nov. 2012. <http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/pages/Gender-Identity-and-Gender-Confusion-In-Children.aspx?nfstatus=401>.

Young Gender Bias'

This picture illustrates a contradiction to the common gender bias' among adolescents. Little girls are expected to want to play with dolls, while little boys play with dump trucks. In this picture the roles are reversed, and it shows that both children are content with their toys because it is what interests them, not what is "socially acceptable" for their gender.

Jones, Katy. "I Propose a Change." Flurt. N.p., 24 Mar. 2010. Web. 30 Nov. 2012. <http://www.flurtsite.com/2012/03/i-propose-a-change/>.

Gender Identity

This article discusses the progression of when gender identity starts to take place in a child's life. It also discusses the common gender stereo types that come up as young children progress through school and personal interests are developing.  Solutions are given for parents who are unsure of how to deal with questions about their child's gender identity. It also provides scientific proof for what the children are experiencing as they are discovering that they are interested in things that is seen for the opposite sex.

"Gender Identity"

Durso, Barb. "Gender Identity." Your Child's Development. N.p., Sept. 2000. Web. 29 Nov. 2012. <http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/development/gender_identity.html>.

Early Education Should Encourage Science Subjects

This article describes how the mathematical sciences, specifically engineering, has the lowest percentage of women. The author identifies that this problem is deep-rooted , beginning from elementary school, and also offers up a solution to the problem.

 Davis, Rowenna. "Women Students Stick to Traditional Subjects." The Guardian. Guardian News and Media, 12 July 2010. Web. 27 Nov. 2012. <http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2010/jul/13/women-students-stem-subjects>.

Pay Difference Between Males and Females

"Glogster Home Page."Glogster. N.p., n.d. Web 27 November 2012

://www.glogster.com/lisa416/gender-inequality/g-6moao6gkbm7shu7heskn5a0?old_view=True

Whether in professional sports or in the working field, it is a proven statistic that males make more than females.  In the professional sports field males make a substantial amount more than female professional athletes make.  In some cases male athletes can make more in one year than many female professional athletes make their entire career.


-Joey Ponce