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Gender Pay Gap In Athletics, George Siliman
Gender Pay Gap In Athletics, George Siliman
Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects
The pay gap is a measure of what women are paid relative to men. It is important to to minimize the gender pay gap in athletics so it can successfully help society move in forward progression and not hinder on the past. The effects on women in professional sport setting, and the overall difference between males and females in athletics all play a significant role on the fluctuated pay gap.
Women play a prominent role in athletics but the lack of compensation devalues them as competitors and athletes. In sum, I learned about the fluctuation of the pay gap between …
Athletes Quality Of Life After Retirement, Kevin Estrada
Athletes Quality Of Life After Retirement, Kevin Estrada
Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects
Professional athletes have had a long life of being able to compete in the sport they love. Once retried, most athletes quality of life worsens. Injuries and the dramatic change from competing sets up a former athlete for adversity. Most people believe that athletes are privileged individuals that earn too much money for the work they do. However, consequences such as bankruptcy, depression, and even suicide points otherwise.
●The findings show that although athletes might have a gifted early life the quick change in lifestyle sets them up for failure. Also I agree that former athletes have a worse quality …