Mini Doc Research

Sexism In Football Notes


Introduction

• Women's football has been around for many decades but was associated with charity games and physical exercise.
• Before the 1970's, football was seen as a men's sport. Women's football then became more common after the 1990's. There were 176 National Teams that participated Internationally, compared with 209 Men's National Teams.

Sepp Blatter

• The Risible Swiss' views on racism and corruption are decidedly frivolous and that applies to sexism in football too. "Let the women play in more feminine clothes like they do in volleyball". Sepp Blatter suggested as a boost to women's football.

Mike Newell

• In 2006, Mike Newell failed to award his side a penalty and said. "She shouldn't be here. I know that sounds sexist but I am sexist. This is not park football, so what are women doing here?" The Football Association examined Mike Newell's remarks and he later apologised.

Conclusion

• Overall, it is clear that there is still some sexism in women's football but many people have realised that it's not just a sport for men and that women should be treated fairly with this sport.