CDS 1175 - Women in Sport

Institution:

Iona University

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Description:

An analysis of the socio-cultural history of women's participation in American sports. Emphasis will be on how the culture defines perceptions of women's bodies and determines their sport role opportunities. Issues discussed are gender socialization, athletic stereotypes, history of women in sport, the Olympics, legal issues, media perceptions, minority issues and the future of women in sport. 1 credit, weekend intensive. N

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.iona.edu

Phone Number:

(914) 633-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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