Before I really get started, I think it’s important to establish a few things. Maybe they’ll give me a bit of credibility…maybe they won’t. First, I’m an attorney. Second, I’m an attorney who devotes at least a third of her practice to employment discrimination/harassment work. Third, in … [Read more...]
Gender Disparity in M.U.T. Running
*This was actually written in November of 2014 on a personal blog that I have, but it's nonetheless what I think to be a pretty important topic in the world of mountain, ultra, trail running, and it certainly seemed like a relevant topic for Women Talk Sports. I may be a bit naïve, but while I know … [Read more...]
Another Litigation Roundup
Here are some updates in various cases where Title IX is being used to challenge sexual harassment and sexual assault in high schools: In Michigan, a former student has filed a Title IX lawsuit against the Traverse City Area Public Schools, alleging that the school district was indifferent to … [Read more...]
Shannon Miller Gets Fired: A Troubling Development for Women Coaches
Some of you may not know who Shannon Miller is, but those of us in The State of Hockey (Minnesota) do. Shannon Miller was a highly successful women’s hockey coach at University of Minnesota-Duluth where her teams have won five NCAA championships, she developed 28 current and former Olympians, … [Read more...]
C’mon Barbie – Girls Can’t Code?
In a picture book ironically titled “Barbie: I Can Be a Computer Engineer,” readers are invited into the iconic character’s kitchen, where she sits at the table working on a game she’s creating to teach kids how computers work. Enter Barber’s younger sister, Skipper, who loves the idea of … [Read more...]
Bodypaint shocker Down Under with Women’s Health
Regular readers will know I often bemoan the lack of an Irish or British magazine as good as the Australian editon of Women's Health. So you might understand how taken-aback I was to read WH had semi-naked bodypainted models parading around at the 'I support women in sport awards' in … [Read more...]
Pretty Strong: The inner feminist is coming out (nsfw?)
So recently, I shared a video on my private facebook page.What are your thoughts? FYI, the video is graphic and some may be sensitive to the video. I cringed and laughed all while shaking my fist. This video was gross, sad, hilarious (at a certain part) and all true at the same … [Read more...]
Leading the Herd to Hell: How we are all ruining sports together
As I read Lashinda’s latest post, How Sports Can Prevent More Ferguson’s, I found myself nodding in agreement, thinking of all the times sports has connected me with people of different cultures, upbringing and skin color. It is already doing the same for my daughter, who is only … [Read more...]
The ESPY’s got me thinking about feminism and women’s sports @LashindaDemus
I took part in the ESPY’s activities and awards ceremony this year, and it was a great reminder of how many inspiring athletes there are these days. It’s so moving to see the difficult obstacles athletes have overcome; it’s a great night to acknowledge their grit and … [Read more...]
Access free educational materials for espnW Nine for IX films
I recently had the opportunity to work in collaboration with espnW to develop discussion guides for the Emmy-nominated Nine for IX film series. Nine for IX premiered June 18, 2013, as part of ESPN’s celebration of the 40th anniversary of Title IX. Inspired by the 40th anniversary of Title IX, ESPN … [Read more...]