{"product_id":"stand-up-and-shout-out-womens-fight-for-equal-pay-equal-rights-and-equal-opportunities-in-sports","title":"Stand Up and Shout Out: Women's Fight for Equal Pay, Equal Rights, and Equal Opportunities in Sports","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWomen have greater opportunities to participate in sport, but they still struggle to hold leadership positions, become coaches, receive equal pay, and get adequate coverage in the media. Joan Steidinger's book \"Stand Up and Shout Out: Women's Fight for Equality in Sports\" explores these issues and provides insights and \"action steps\" to improve the situation. It highlights the growing need for advocacy for girls and women in all areas of life. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 232 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11 May 2020\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWomen have made significant strides in participating in sports, particularly with the passage of Title IX in 1972. However, despite these advancements, women continue to face challenges in achieving leadership positions, coaching both girls' and boys' teams, receiving equal pay, and receiving adequate media coverage. In her book, Stand Up and Shout Out: Women's Fight for Equality in Sports, Joan Steidinger delves into three critical areas that remain significant concerns for women in the sports world: leadership, money, and media. Through a comprehensive examination of various topics such as the politics of sport, sexual assault, the #MeToo movement, pay equity, women in coaching positions, and the experiences of women of color and LGBTQ athletes, Steidinger highlights the vast inequalities that women face in sports. Interviews with leading authorities in the field and prominent female athletes are interwoven throughout the book to provide both expert and personal perspectives on the issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStand Up and Shout Out goes beyond merely informing readers about these important issues; its primary goal is to foster enlightened discussions about the unequal treatment of women and provide readers with actionable steps to contribute to improving the situation. This is an opportune time to advocate for women's equality in sports, as it draws attention to the growing need for support and advocacy for girls and women in various aspects of life. By raising awareness and promoting change, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable sports environment for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 528g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 161 x 237 x 21 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781538125977                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joan Steidinger","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44102280118522,"sku":"9781538125977","price":22.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/da1fbe4418481840f6b768aa3c756474.jpg?v=1624256884","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/stand-up-and-shout-out-womens-fight-for-equal-pay-equal-rights-and-equal-opportunities-in-sports","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}