EPISODE 4: Riley Gaines on Advocating for Fairness in Women's Sports
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When former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines was forced to hand her trophy to a transgender man in the NCAA Women's Swimming Championships, she found herself asking what she thought were common sense questions. This moment has transformed her into an advocate for fairness in women's sports and Title IX working to get pro- women legislation passed all across the country. Listen to her story on the Try That in a Small Town Podcast.
Chapters
1. Gender Ideology and Cultural Issues (00:00:00)
2. Debate on Gender Inclusion in Sports (00:04:24)
3. Gender Identity Controversy in Sports (00:13:05)
4. Athletic Directors' Reluctance to Stand Out (00:19:18)
5. Congressional Hearing on Title IX (00:27:03)
6. Challenges Facing Conservative Speaker at University (00:31:38)
7. Challenges in Gender Equity Advocacy (00:36:10)
8. Issues With Gender Inequality in Sports (00:48:41)
9. Sports Disparity and Gender Equality (00:59:12)
10. Empowering Women in Sports (01:11:44)
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