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Shattering the glass
In the past, women have been neglected in the sports field due to the existence of the male chauvinism in the society. The book explores the events led to the development of the women sports. In addition, it has revealed the achievement realized in women basketball. This book does not only discuss about the progression of women’s basketball but it also empowers women who are determined to begin playing collectively with those who already belong to a particular team. The issues of race, ethnicity and sexuality have been termed as the core barrier of women empowerment and development. However, this book has disregarded those issues for the purposes of improving the spirit of teamwork of the women in the field of sports.
The comprehensive discussion from the prominent sports managers is key in the development of the book. This is because the inspirational speeches from the successful team leaders have inspired many women not only in the field of sports but also in the economic and political fields. In this case, the US women basketball has been promoted through the extensive encouragement of the players by the coaches and other prominent women involved in the spot.
In this book also, there has been an investigation, which reveals a myriad of challenges faced by women engaged in the field of sports. These mainly include issues such as; sexuality, race and ethnicity and their role in enhancing women empowerment. In terms of sexuality, the issue of lesbianism comes to play in regard to women sports. In essence, this paints a negative picture of women who are active in the field of sports. In addition, gender discrimination has played a significant role in hampering the development of women’s basketball. This is because women were barred from participating in the sports for quite some time, which was perceived to be a sport exclusively for men.
In spite of these hindrances, Grundy brings out the idea that the advancement of women in the field of sports has been facilitated by their participation in international events, mainly the Olympics. This has opened an avenue for the inception of WNBA, which comprise of proficient women players.
The book has also brought important information, which helps, in explaining the evolution and development of women basketball. In this regard, the issue of race and ethnicity has been tackled by enlisting teams from outside the United States, where the sport traces its origins, in major competitions as evidenced by the inclusion of Japanese and Chinese women teams in the World Champion League. This has been instrumental in breaking racial barriers inherent in the field of sports as it facilitates the interaction of women teams from different racial backgrounds. Besides this, it has also enhanced the social aspect of the game as well as helped improve the international relations of these countries..
The book also helps the reader acquires certain knowledge about the role played by the government in sports. The ruling authority has been recognized in promoting sports in a country. Hence, the evolution of women games has also helped in increasing the revenue of a given state. Accordingly, the growth of women basketball has enhanced equity in the community. In addition, through their active participation in sporting activities, women have been able to participate in the political process where they champion various causes such as the education of the girl child.
In conclusion, the book briefly but exhaustively, addresses the issue of the history and development of women sports. The authors present useful insights concerning the challenges faced women in their effort of being a key stakeholder in the field of sports, particularly in the game of basketball. It therefore can be rightfully stated that the book is a great inspiration to all women and not only those in the field of sports for whom it is authored. Hence, the book is an encouraging tool for the women to venture in the world of sports and by extension politics thereby shattering the glass of gender discrimination.
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