Tag: Women in sport
Sex dolls and ‘Diddy’ costumes: the latest AFL drama shows Australian sport still can’t eradicate misogyny
Several AFL players dressed as alleged sex offenders during an end-of-season celebration. It shows much more needs to be done to change old-fashioned attitudes.
‘Violence at all levels’: UN report into the abuse of women and girls in sport is a wake-up call for Australia
A United Nations report details the violence that women and girls in sport face around the world – including Australia.
Swing and a miss? Why golf in Australia is struggling to attract women and girls
A controversy involving a man dressing as a woman to access cheaper golf memberships highlights the challenges facing the sport, and women golfers, in Australia.
Misinformation, abuse and injustice: breaking down the Olympic boxing firestorm
The controversy and misinformation that engulfed Algerian boxer Imane Khelif showcases failings from major sports organisations to individuals.
The Olympics and FIFA are trying to better support ‘mum-aletes’ – what are Australian sports doing?
A nursery for Olympic athletes is a small step forward for women returning to sport after birth. But what’s happening among Australian sporting codes?
Women’s sport is soaring, and old-school male sports journalists need to lift their game
While overt sexualisation of women in sports is now rarer, sports media needs a more diverse range of voices to help fight misogyny.
