Pitching a Level Playing Field: Women and Leadership in Sports

Barbara Kotschwar and Tyler Moran ()
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Tyler Moran: Peterson Institute for International Economics

No PB15-22, Policy Briefs from Peterson Institute for International Economics

Abstract: While women's presence in the leadership ranks of international sporting bodies has increased over the past decade, women continue to be underrepresented relative to their involvement in sports. Seeing qualified women in sports leadership positions can serve as a strong motivator for female athletes, which is important given the strong link between girls' participation in sports and positive outcomes in education, health, and positioning in the workforce. The important multiplier effects that sports can have for girls and women, and the important effects that positive female outcomes can have for economic growth, makes promoting gender equality in sports leadership a wise societal investment.

Date: 2015-12
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