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BREAKING THROUGH: HOW FEMALE ATHLETES SHATTERED STEREOTYPES IN THE ROARING TWENTIES

Sue Macy

This nonfiction book profiles women athletes of the 1920s and the obstacles they faced as they sought the right to compete. It places their sports experiences alongside the decade’s politics, segregation, media, and social expectations, showing how these forces shaped public ideas about women. Reprinted news stories, vintage photographs, and chapter timelines provide historical context. The book also includes an epilogue, resources, an index, and a timeline of defining moments in women’s sports from 1890 to 2017.

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Themes
History · Racism And Prejudice · Social Justice · Sports
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Published
February 4, 2020
Pages
96
ISBN-13
9781426336768
Language
English
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