8B01 - Gender Equality in Sports

What are some benefits of exercise?

• Preventing chronic diseases

• Assisting brain development

• Developing self-esteem and leadership

• All of the above

Why do many girls in China not have the opportunity to play sports?

• They prioritize academics over sports

• There is a negative stigma around girls playing sports

• There is a lack of female sporting leagues and opportunities

• All of the above

What did the speaker learn from her experiences with basketball?

• The importance of hard work

• The value of teamwork

• How to be a leader

• Basketball is only for male students

What did the speaker's basketball camp experiment show?

• Sports can have a transformative effect on a group of girls

• Girls can develop important skills through sports

• Sports can help girls gain self-confidence

• All of the above

What is a global issue related to gender equality in sports?

• Lack of sporting opportunities for girls in China

• Inequality in professional sports

• Negative stigma around girls playing sports

• There is no issue

What is a statistic that shows inequality in sports?

• Female college students have fewer sporting opportunities than male students

• Female college sports teams have fewer female coaches

• Female athletes are paid less than male athletes

• All of the above

What is a way to support girls in sports?

• Organizing basketball camps in countries with fewer opportunities

• Encouraging female friends to participate in sports

• Attending women's athletic events

• Make their equipment pink

What is the maximum salary for a WNBA player in 2015?

• $109,500

• $535,093

• $2,000,000

• $35,000,000

What is the minimum salary for an NBA player in 2015?

• $109,500

• $535,093

• $2,000,000

• $35,000,000

What percentage of responders in an online poll would rather find $5 than have their local WNBA team win the championship?

• 24%

• 46%

• 76%

• 92%