The rich historical background of women’s sports really caught me off guard in this class. It seems absurd to me that I didn’t know as much as I thought when it came to the difficulties minority women face when discussing sports. I really had no idea about Japanese American women and their love for softball, a game they definitely took pride in. It was interesting to see how women of all ethnicities perceived sports. Japanese American women softball teams were accepted by the community and received just the same, if not more, publicity as the men’s team. It really shows how stereotypes and connotations really affect participation in sports. I also realized how important involvement was to the community. For example, when the Japanese Americans were placed in the camps, they still tried to softball a huge part of their lives. However with the development and mastering of men’s sports, the women weren’t recognized anymore. You can relate with this story now and participation in women’s sport. If more women care less about what society will think of them and participate in sports, the whole recognition of the sport will increase.
Cory Winther T/Th 2-3:15 338i
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