Sex Segregation in Sports

Autorentext

Adrienne N. Milner, PhD, is assistant professor of sociology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Jomills Henry Braddock II, PhD, is professor of sociology at the University of Miami.

Klappentext

Why isn't segregation based on sex illegal in sports just as race segregation is? This book examines the controversial issue, arguing that "separate but equal" is neither achievable nor constitutional. Will the creation of coed teams help mitigate issues of perceived sex discrimination in sports, or will equity among male and female athletes come from better enforcement of the "separate but equal" ideal? This book examines this highly charged issue, specifically challenging the effectiveness of Title IX and arguing that it be ousted in favor of sex integration. This is the first book to present both legal and social arguments for the elimination of sex segregation in sports and provide tangible solutions to address this issue. Authors Adrienne N. Milner and Jomills Henry Braddock II lay out the potential benefits of comingling male and female athletes, illustrating how this process may translate to greater sex equality in social, economic, and political contexts. In addition, this forward-thinking work offers specific recommendations for facilitating the integration of sexes in sports and discusses the importance of changing attitudes and ideology within the sports community and the general public to achieve this goal.

Inhalt

Figures Chapter One Introduction: Is Separate Equal in Sports? Chapter Two Title IX: History, Results, and Controversies of "Separate but Equal" Chapter Three Title IX and Brown v. Board of Education: Intention, Implementation, and Outcomes of Sex-Based vs. Race-Based Policy Chapter Four The Social Construction of Sex and Race: Concepts Real Only in Their Consequences and Why This Matters in Sports Chapter Five The Politics of Opportunity: Intentions, Aftermath, and the Necessity for Change Chapter Six The Elimination of Sex Categories in Sport: Benefits in Athletics and Beyond Chapter Seven How Sex Integration Is Possible: Recommendations for Dismantling Ideological and Structural Barriers to Desegregation in Sports Notes Selected Bibliography Index