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Sports
Is there equality in sport?
Gender Equality
Sports are designed around men
Gender wage gap: US women’s national soccer team pursuing gender discrimination lawsuit for equal pay
Unsuitable equipment: Lynn Le (founder of women’s boxing gear and sportswear brand Society Nine) dedicated design was necessary not just for comfort but for basic safety.
Lack of research 2: the severe lack of research on women’s physiology when they were trying to design shin guards.
no studies on how to make a suitable fit for women
lack of research: research that makes good nutrition and effective training possible has also all been done on men [women have their own set of nutritional and physiological needs.]
lacking research to tailor training and competition around a fundamental aspect of many top athletes’ physiology.
patterns in physiology that are particular to
most women and deeply impact their training.
Identity: trans women and intersex athletes,lack of representation & serious dearth of research, debates and disagreements at the highest level about how and whether they can compete.
Personal opinion: Should have their own category, Biologically different
accessibility for individuals with disabilities
paralympics
lack of advertising
not as popular as olympics
large funding gaps
less financial compensation despite paralympic athletes traning the same amount, or even more than olympic athletes to compensate for their abilities.
opportunities for athletes regardless of their socioeconomic background
lower/middle income families unable to afford expensive equipment, lessons
In US:more middle- and lower-income students quitting athletics while participation among wealthier children is rising.
racial and ethnic equality
Black women are certainly beneficiaries of Title IX, which prohibited sex-based discrimination in educational settings, the door it opened for sports participation has disproportionately helped white women.
look at the numbers, we see it’s white women who are breaking the barriers, who are ascending to these leadership roles to a much greater extent than Black women are, and that’s because we’re more comfortable talking about gender
racism in sports: former Crawley FC manager, John Yems, was banned from football for 15 months after an investigation into 16 alleged racist comments he made to his players.
Black athletes: “natural athleticism,” white athletes: “hard work,” “discipline” and “knowledge of a game”. [stereotypes]
Should sport be a priority in our society?
Yes
overly conditioned to focus on academics, should put more focus on sports
singaporeans recognise the value of sports.
Another contentious issue that gets the public talking is the Foreign Sports Talent Scheme even
though foreign talent make up a very small percentage of sportspeople here.
The fact that such debates are generated shows that sports still means something to many of us.
The fact that such debates are generated shows that sports still means something to many of us.
In 2021, nearly 1 in 3 deaths in Singapore was due to cardiovascular diseases, putting it a close second to cancers as the most common cause of death
Exercise improves cardiovascular health by inducing changes in oxygen delivery, vasculature, peripheral tissues, and inflammation.
Singapore scored C- for overall physical activity – not quite meeting the global recommendation of at least 60 minutes on average of moderate to vigorous exercise per day.
Improves mental health: Participation in regular physical activity can increase our self-esteem and can reduce stress and anxiety
About one in seven Singaporeans have experienced a mood or anxiety disorder at some point of their lives
national identity and pride
Sport is also important in nation-building as it helps create a national identity that distinguishes between “us” and “them,” but in a healthy, competitive setting
For instance, sporting events can bring people together under some common banner as seen through the modern-day Olympics.
No
not at all about money or the viability of a sporting career.
Rather it is the issue of facilities.In Singapore, you often have to make prior arrangements to use facilities.
space constraints
residents had complained about the noise generated by youth training activities at the
academy.
reflective of a culture that discourages sporting activities.
Limited resources
Overemphasizing sports might divert significant resources, such as funding, manpower, and infrastructure, from other vital sectors.
natural factors not present, limited facilities e.g.ensive to send athletes overseas to train
Broader development goals
traditionally focused on building a knowledge-based economy, attracting investments, fostering innovation, and promoting technological advancements. These goals contribute to the country's economic growth and global competitiveness. While sports can play a role in enhancing national pride and unity, they may not align directly with these broader development objectives.
the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities