Women’s sports have existed for centuries. However in the early 20th century, societal shifts began to make female participation more acceptable in mainstream society.
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BREAKING THROUGH by Sue Macy explores how female athletes shattered stereotypes in the roaring twenties. After an introduction, Macy takes readers through the 1920s as women seek opportunities and recognition in athletics. Through photographs, biographical sketches, and primary source documents, readers examine specific examples of women took action to achieve change for themselves and others.
GETTING INTO THE GAMES is an online article from the National Women’s History Museum exploring women’s achievements in sports and the Olympic Games. This highly visual slide show examines different aspects of women’s athletics in the 20th century.
Getting into the Games
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ARC courtesy of National Geographic.
