Spinning life's lessons
Article Abstract:
A woman describes how her attitude towards sports changed after she took up cycling. Growing up in the 1950s, she believed that women should only in engage in genteel sports such as tennis and skiing. However, she now enjoys the sense of freedom and independence that comes with bike touring.
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1996
Social aspects, Appreciation, Bicycle touring, Women athletes, Cyclists
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1996
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White girls can't jump: racism in sports hurts women of all colors
Article Abstract:
Minority women athletes are often stereotyped and steered by coaches into certain sports. Minorities who participate in predominantly white sports feel pressure to conform and to never make a mistake.
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1992
Analysis, Discrimination in sports, Sports discrimination, African American women athletes
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1992
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