Bibliograph

Gender and race in sports, by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD, with Kate Conley

Type

Label

Gender and race in sports, by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD, with Kate Conley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

1080L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Gender and race in sports

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Oclc number

1101138993

Responsibility statement

by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD, with Kate Conley

Series statement

Gale eBooksRace and sports

Summary

This book examines the historical successes and struggles of female athletes of color. From pioneers to today's stars, women of color have been examples of courage and strength as they fought to overcome barriers unique to their race and gender. A glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index are also included

Table Of Contents

chapter 1. Barrier breaker -- chapter 2. Laws create opportunities -- chapter 3. Barriers -- chapter 4. Youth and college sports -- chapter 5. Olympians -- chapter 6. The pros -- chapter 7. The media -- chapter 8. The future

Target audience

adolescent

Classification