L.SMG 280 - Women in Sport-EI

Credits: 3

Throughout history, women have “dared to compete” in sport. This course will examine the relationship between female athletes, sport, and community. A historical perspective of the origin and advancement of sport for women as influenced by religious, economic, political, cultural and ideological communities will be used to analyze the changing role of women. The interaction between women and socio-cultural communities in relation to sport participation will be examined, as exemplified, for example, in the struggle by women for involvement in the Olympics.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Identity, Culture, & Society-EI