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Curiosity Question:
Why is there a lack of respect for women in sports?

Article Question(s):
How influencing can it be if people spoke up about their success and people paid attention to them?

Research Path: After reading this article, many would realize that women are just not appreciated because they "suck". Has anyone actually taken the time to see how much of a change has happened since the start? Women have greatly improved and everyone is still ignoring it.

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Curiosity Question:
How can inequality affect sports when it is compared to men and women?

Article Question(s):
If equal pay was made between both genders, how would it change the way things are now?

Research Path:
Payment for sports has been different over the years. Would it ever really improve or be the same amount as men? If so how long would that take and what would it take for people to finally support and equalize women?

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Curiosity Questions: Why do people hate the WNBA? and other female sports?

Article Question(s):Why do so many people dismiss the WNBA?

Research Path:
How much change would be made if people finally equalized the rights given to women? and would it really hurt for people to respect one another?

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Curiosity Question:
How do influencing women affect the world?

Article Question(s):
What makes women who they are?

Research Path: Do women that have success in their life use that as a voice over those who don't? How much of a change has it made to those who don't have that?

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Sport has the power to transcend boundaries of sex, race, religion and nationality. It promotes health and wellness, improves self-esteem, and teaches leadership, team skills and perseverance. Women in sport defy gender stereotypes, make inspiring role models, and show men and women as equals. Seein…

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Why it's important to have women who succeed

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Why it's important to have women who succeed

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Looking back over my teens and twenties, I realized that many of my close friends happened to be strong, successful women. I don't know if I was drawn to them because of how inspiring they were or if our paths just collided that way, but one thing I know is that their influence in my life has helped shape me into who I am.

Aren't you always fascinated by what makes people the way they are? What is it that successful women do differently that sets them apart? I think the best way to find this out is to surround yourself with them; people who are just being amazing at life, and who will encourage you to be amazing at it, too! There's a lot to be said for humbling yourself and gleaning from someone who's living out their dreams already; their wisdom is invaluable.

Learning how to celebrate other women's successes is a beautiful quality and something that will benefit everyone involved, but it's not always easy. Sometimes, instead of feeling inspired we can feel insecure, or even jealous. We've all been there, and it's an easy trap to fall into. If you find yourself in this situation, don't beat yourself up. It's what you choose to do with those feelings that really matters. Try countering your negative thoughts by acting in the opposite way; this is powerful and can help you to form new habits.

Having women in our lives who are going after something big, who are believing in who they are, and who are using their strengths encourages us to do the same. By embracing their achievements we can let their stories become models for our own successes.
Here's why I think we need successful women in our lives:
They inspire us.

Often successful women are full of innovative ideas. They think creatively and don't let themselves be limited by what others say can or can't be done. They're good for exchanging ideas with, and can give us valuable tips that could have taken us years to learn. Usually, these women are doing something they're passionate about and naturally want to share their inspiring stories with us. They take risks and expect us to, as well.

We become like them.

Who we surround ourselves with is a good indicator of who we will become. Women who are good at what they do often got there by surrounding themselves with others who were already achieving. These type of women will most likely push us to be our best and to accomplish more than we might on our own. Whether our dream is to become a CEO of a large company, a nurse, or a mother, we will be benefit by being around women who are living it out already.

Whether our dream is to become a CEO of a large company, a nurse, or a mother, we will be benefit by being around women who are living it out already.

They understand us.

Every successful woman started somewhere and has probably been where we are at some point in their journey. They might just know the next step we need to take. High achievers have usually learned a lot about the work-life balance and may be able to offer advice and wisdom that we can apply to our own lives. They often understand the struggle and challenges involved in getting where we want to be and can offer guidance.

They motivate us.

In order to move forward we need to have motivation. Women who are successful are often action-oriented, which can give us just the kickstart we need. They are natural problem solvers and can offer practical solutions to our challenges or situations.

They see what we will be.

Women who are succeeding generally have high expectations of themselves and others; when people expect a lot from us, we tend to live up to it. Having women in our lives who see the best in us can be a huge factor in our success. These type of women can often see talents and skills that we might not be able to see in ourselves, and can help to draw them out.

From my experience, there is a richness to opening ourselves up in vulnerability to those who we are inspired by. Their confidence and passion is contagious, so let's start an outbreak of women who believe in their own greatness.

Who would you consider to be a woman like that in your life?
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Why It's Important to Have Women in Your Life Who Succeed

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Looking back over my teens and twenties, I realized that many of my close friends happened to be strong, successful women. I don't know if I was drawn to them because of how inspiring they were or if our paths just collided that way, but one thing I know is that their influence in my life has helped shape me into who I am.

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I am a huge basketball fan. I love to play basketball. I can sit down and watch basketball all day long; whether that is the NBA, international basketball, an AND1 Mixtape (or "Street Ball"), and so on and so forth.
I even like to watch the WNBA.
I am not going to pretend like I am the biggest WNBA fan on the planet, but I do enjoy watching their games, which brings me back to my initial question: Why do so many people dismiss the WNBA as bad basketball?

If you go onto any message board or comment section on the Internet that has anything to do with the WNBA, there is a good chance that a majority of the comments will downplay the WNBA or completely trash the league.

Why?

My assumption is that basketball fans do not want to give the league a fair shake.

Honestly, any true basketball fan should be able to find something- anything- to like about the WNBA.

Seriously, if you can sit through a late-March game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Memphis Grizzlies, then you can watch a few WNBA games before dismissing it.

Don't get me wrong, I am not saying that everything about the league is great or that everybody who does not like watching doesn't have good reasons.

One of the main (credible) reasons that always seem to pop up is the excitement factor.

The WNBA is definitely not the most exciting sport you will ever watch. You will not get an argument out of me if you say that the NBA is more exciting, mainly because I feel as though that's true. But think about this:

Just as an example, there are thousands of slam dunks in a single NBA season. In the WNBA, you would be lucky to see two or three dunks in a season. There is really no way for the WNBA to compete with that.

That's not to say that the WNBA is not exciting. Once the flow of the game really gets going, the game begins to pick up, just like men's basketball.

Take the 1999 WNBA Finals for example. Teresa Weatherspoon hit what has become known simply as "The Shot," a half-court buzzer-beating prayer that gave the New York Liberty a one-point victory in Game Two that forced a Game Three.

Since the WNBA began play in the summer of 1997, the NBA has gone through plenty of star players, which is what may always keep the WNBA out of the "mainstream." From the end of the Jordan era (with the Bulls) up to now with Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, the WNBA has never been able to compete in terms of star power.

The WNBA has always been more of a team-oriented league as opposed to the NBA, which has always been driven by its stars. The WNBA being team-driven may make for a more fluid game, but it won't draw in casual fans who like flashy stars who can take over a game at any moment that they choose.

But now, the WNBA may just have their superstar.

Candace Parker entered the league last season with a good amount of hype. So far, in just a little over a season's work, she has turned out to be everything that the WNBA could ask for.

The WNBA has had their fair share of "faces of the league" with names like Rebecca Lobo, Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, Tamika Catchings, and (to a degree) Diana Taurasi.

But they have never had anyone like Parker.

She had people talking about herself and the WNBA after her first game. She won both the Rookie of the Year and MVP honors last season. She is a great role model for young girls all over the world. Perhaps more importantly, she appeals to more people on a mainstream level.

Before deciding that the WNBA is a second-rate league and trashing its credibility, give them a chance. Watch a few games. Watch a couple of highlight videos on YouTube.

You may be surprised that you find yourself-actually enjoying the WNBA.

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Curiosity Question:
What are ways that people can help improve this hate?
In most sports what were some ways hate was being showed?

Article Question:
Why couldn't they just give the same treatment to women when both genders in the sport are technically in the same tournament?

Research Path:
What made them change their resources and attention when women were up there too? The women's team made it pretty well up in the NCAA, yet they are still treated poorly.

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Lack of Resources at Women's NCAA Tournament Reveals Gender Disparities in Sports

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Lack of Resources at Women's NCAA Tournament Reveals Gender Disparities in Sports

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Players have gone to social media to expose the differences between the men's and women's merchandise and apparel, weight rooms and meals. The student-athletes were not the only group disappointed by this; the issue quickly gained publicity from professional athletes and was covered by major news outlets.

Kyrie Irving not pleased with NCAA's mistreatment of women's basketball. pic.twitter.com/1jAlJBu6WP

- 👑 Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson 📍 (@ScoopB) March 19, 2021

In response to the weight room controversy, Vice President of Women's Basketball for the NCAA Lynn Holzman acknowledged in a statement that the lack of amenities was a result of limited space and the NCAA's plan was to extend the workout area when that space eventually became available. However, this only added fuel to the fire. The players, infuriated by this statement, continued to post videos that showed the vast amount of empty space that could have been utilized as a weight room.

The gender disparities that continue to exist in 2021 is disheartening. While the players are given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete in the NCAA Tournament, the faults in the event should not be overlooked. Thankfully, there are many strong female athletes willing to stand up for what is right and advocate for equal treatment of men and women in sports.

"I apologize to the women's student-athletes, coaches and committee for dropping the ball on the weight room issue in San Antonio," Gavitt said. "We'll get it fixed as soon as possible."

While there was an apology, the situation should not have occurred in the first place. The fight for gender equality in the U.S. is a top priority, and the NCAA Tournament is a prime example of the continued disparity in female and male treatment.

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Players, coaches and fans were aching for the commencement of the NCAA Tournament after waiting two years for madness to once again engulf the month of March. However, the tournament's thrill factor has been overshadowed by the difference in how the NCAA treats its male and female athletes.

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