Gender Equality in Sports History

What is the primary cause of the wage gap in sports between male and female athletes?

• Market differences

• Athlete performance

• Fan engagement

• Political factors

Which of the following is an example of how societal biases affect women's sports?

• Higher salaries for women

• Limited media coverage

• Equal sponsorship opportunities

• Prime-time broadcasting slots

What significant legislation was passed in 1972 to support gender equality in sports?

• Title VII

• Title IX

• Equal Pay Act

• The Civil Rights Act

Which female athlete was instrumental in securing equal prize money at the U.S. Open in 1973?

• Serena Williams

• Billie Jean King

• Simone Biles

• Livvy Dunne

What is one of the main reasons why female athletes earn less despite similar performance?

• Less media attention

• Poor athletic performance

• Higher salary caps in female leagues

• Better sponsorship deals

How do NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals benefit female athletes?

• They allow athletes to earn income based on their personal brand.

• • They reduce salaries for female athletes.

• They provide equal media coverage for male and female athletes.

• They limit endorsement opportunities for women’s sports.

How can increased media representation of women’s sports impact the wage gap?

• It reduces the salaries of male athletes.

• It helps attract sponsorships and increases fan engagement.

• It eliminates salary caps in women’s leagues.

• It has no effect on the wage gap.

What is one way to support women’s sports and help close the wage gap?

• Avoid watching women’s sports.

• Support women’s sports through viewership and advocacy.

• Focus only on male-dominated sports.

• Restrict media coverage of male athletes.

What long-term benefit can reforming salary caps and revenue-sharing models bring?

• More financial disparities

• Better compensation and opportunities for female athletes

• Less competition among female athletes

• Increased restrictions on NIL deals

How can reforming media coverage of women’s sports help close the wage gap?

• It reduces the number of sponsorship deals.

• It increases visibility, attracting more fans and sponsors.

• It limits the exposure of male athletes.

• It cuts the salaries of male athletes to match female athletes.