PUBLIC OPINION ON GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN INDIAN SPORTS INDUSTRY

  • Unique Paper ID: 172491
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 9
  • PageNo: 7-28
  • Abstract:
  • In general, Gender Discrimination is a situation when someone is treated unfairly or in a disadvantaged manner on the basis of their gender but not needlessly of a sexual nature. Sports is a field which is meant for both the genders. Gender discrimination is almost present in all kinds of sports such as Cricket, Football, Tennis and Chess etc. Gender Discrimination is done at the highest level in Cricket sport. The statistics as per 2020 report published by Indian Express as there were about 29 cases of sexual harassment of women atheltes over the past 10 years at famous Sports Authority of India. This research aims to understand the factors contributing to gender discrimination in sports industry, To analyse the government initiatives to curb this discrimination in sports industry, To examine the achievements of female athletes and its impacts on industry, To compare gender discrimination prevalent in different sports & in different countries and To create awareness among public regarding gender discrimination in indian sports industry. The researcher has collected 202 responses. The researcher has undertaken the empirical research method. The scope of having an effective and efficient participation in the sports industry of our country by our young talent of both men and women is purely in the hands of the government as it should provide equal treatment in all aspects in a stricter manner for smooth development of the nation.

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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 9
  • PageNo: 7-28

PUBLIC OPINION ON GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN INDIAN SPORTS INDUSTRY

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