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Breaking through, how female athletes shattered stereotypes in the roaring twenties, Sue Macy ; foreword by Muffet McGraw

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Breaking through, how female athletes shattered stereotypes in the roaring twenties, Sue Macy ; foreword by Muffet McGraw

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 91) and index

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contains biographical information

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illustrationsportraits

Index

index present

Intended audience

Pre-adolescent

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Breaking through

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Sue Macy ; foreword by Muffet McGraw

Sub title

how female athletes shattered stereotypes in the roaring twenties

Summary

Macy offers a rare and fascinating glimpse into the journey of women's rights through the lens of women in sports during the pivotal decade of the 1920s. With elegant prose, poignant wit, and fascinating primary sources, Macy explores the many hurdles presented to female athletes as they stormed the field, stepped up to bat, and won the right to compete in sports. Featuring bold and talented heroines, this book documents how the social issues and morals of the decade -- from politics to segregation to the media -- helped shape the changing narratives around women and alter the course of history entirely. It is a fascinating window into a rich and seldom explored history, and also a topical reminder of the many discussions surrounding femininity and the role of women that continue today

Target audience

pre adolescent

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How female athletes shattered stereotypes in the roaring twenties

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