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Gender Equality and Inclusion in Sports: Public Health Perspectives

by David Taylor 1,*
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FSPH  2020 2(1):7; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fsph.20200322
Received: 5 February 2020 / Accepted: 19 February 2020 / Published Online: 22 March 2020
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The present paper explores the intersection of gender equality and inclusion in sports from a public health perspective. It emphasizes the significant role of sports in promoting physical activity, mental well-being, and social cohesion. The paper discusses how gender disparities in sports participation and leadership can impact public health outcomes, with a focus on the underrepresentation of women and marginalized groups. Key issues examined include the barriers to participation, the importance of gender-sensitive policies, and the potential health benefits of increased gender diversity in sports. The analysis underscores the need for comprehensive strategies that address both structural and social determinants of health, aiming to provide equal opportunities for all individuals to engage in sport and derive its health benefits. Moreover, the paper advocates for the integration of public health approaches into sports governance and programming to maximize the positive health impacts of sports on society.

Keywords: Gender Equality; Inclusion; Public Health; Sports Participation; Health Benefits.;
Copyright: © 2020 by Taylor. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Taylor, D. (2020). Gender Equality and Inclusion in Sports: Public Health Perspectives. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2(1), 7. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200322
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Taylor, D. Gender Equality and Inclusion in Sports: Public Health Perspectives. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2020, 2, 7. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200322
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Taylor D. Gender Equality and Inclusion in Sports: Public Health Perspectives. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2020, 2(1):7. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200322
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Taylor, David 2020. "Gender Equality and Inclusion in Sports: Public Health Perspectives" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 2, no.1:7. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200322

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Taylor, D. Gender Equality and Inclusion in Sports: Public Health Perspectives. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2020, 2, 7. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200322
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Taylor D. Gender Equality and Inclusion in Sports: Public Health Perspectives. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2020, 2(1):7. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200322
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Taylor, David 2020. "Gender Equality and Inclusion in Sports: Public Health Perspectives" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 2, no.1:7. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200322
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Taylor, D. (2020). Gender Equality and Inclusion in Sports: Public Health Perspectives. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2(1), 7. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200322

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