Women California

Which section of the article highlights the idea that many people are still frustrated with the lack of inclusion for female surfers at Titans of Mavericks?

• Introduction [paragraphs 1-3]

• "Big-Wave Contest Is By Invitation Only"

• "Organizers Agree To Continue To Include Females"

• "Women Have Played A Role In The Past"

Read the section "Decision Keeps Things Moving In The Right Direction." Select the paragraph that suggests that Mavericks organizers still have reservations about including women in this year's competition.

• Many called the addition of a women's heat a step in the right direction. However they wanted to see a traditional contest format with more heats, and prize money equal to what male competitors receive. They want representatives on the selection committee picked by female big-wave surfers.

• Maverick's representatives said they supported including more women. Still, they remained concerned about pushing the limits of safety. They say these waves are bigger, colder and deadlier than at other surfing locations.

• They estimated there are fewer than 10 professional female surfers able to compete at this level and said the tight contest schedule makes it difficult to add heats.

Part A: Select TWO central ideas of the article

• The 2016-17 Titans of Mavericks competition will include women for the first time this year.

• Titans of Mavericks claim that women were not intentionally excluded from the competition.

• Most contest organizers think big wave surfing is too dangerous for women.

• Many in the surfing community are still divided over whether women have enough access to high-profile surfing contests.

Part B: Select two sentences to support the central ideas selected.

• "This is a great step forward for our sport, women's athletics and women. You know, it's about human rights," said Bianca Valenti.

• This month, however, the California Coastal Commission shattered the difficult-to-see glass ceiling that has quietly blocked women from the surfing world.

• Commissioner Martha McClure said she found it "disheartening in the soul of my being" that organizers seemed to add a women's heat only when it appeared they might not get their permit. Commissioners said if the organizers came back with a comprehensive plan for women within the next year, they might consider a multiyear permit.

• Still, they remained concerned about pushing the limits of safety. They say these waves are bigger, colder and deadlier than at other surfing locations.

Which sentences from the section "Organizers Agree To Continue To Include Females" helps develop the central idea that the surfing community is divided in providing access to women?

• For this year's contest, the Coastal Commission granted a one-year permit to Titans of Mavericks.

• Titans also had to agree to continue work on further inclusion of female surfers.

• "While it's great that we have a heat, that's not a plan."

• In October, Cartel applied for a four-year permit and proposed an outreach program for women, commission officials said.

• The commission sharply criticized the event for failing to prepare a detailed plan to include women.

What interaction influenced the Titans of Mavericks surfing event to include a heat for women to participate?

• California Coastal Commission banned the event due to inclimate weather.

• California Coastal Commission agreed that women should not participate due to safety concerns.

• California Coastal Commission would only approve the event if there was equal access for women.

• California Coastal Commission is not involved in the Titans Of Mavericks event as the beach is equal access.

Why was the section titled, “Decision Keep Things Moving In The Right Direction” was included at the end of the article?

• To show that no matter what you do, people still aren’t satisfied.

• To show the safety concerns of the California Coastal Commision

• To show the overwhelming number of women surfers that are ready to compete.

• To show Maverick’s willingness to add a women’s heat but highlighted their safety concerns

Match the central idea with the section title.

Introduction: (paragraphs 1-3)

• Only one competition was added to the contest based on the commissioner’s new requirements.

• The surfing community is divided in its support of access for female competitors.

• The historically male competition invites only a small number of international top surfers.

• The California Coastal Commission created a (surfing) rule in favor of women’s rights.

• Women have been minimally included in past competitions, but others long for more involvement.

Match the central idea with the section title.

"Big-Wave Contest Is By Invitation Only"

• Only one competition was added to the contest based on the commissioner’s new requirements.

• The surfing community is divided in its support of access for female competitors.

• The historically male competition invites only a small number of international top surfers.

• Though women are now included in the competition, there are still concerns.

• Women have been minimally included in past competitions, but others long for more involvement.

Match the central idea with the section title.

"Organizers Agree To Continue To Include Females"

• Only one competition was added to the contest based on the commissioner’s new requirements.

• The surfing community is divided in its support of access for female competitors.

• The historically male competition invites only a small number of international top surfers.

• Though women are now included in the competition, there are still concerns.

• Women have been minimally included in past competitions, but others long for more involvement.