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This Skirt Won't Work

Jennifer Cooper, illustrated by Eva Byrne

Women athletes challenged restrictive clothing expectations in order to move freely in sports. The examples include cyclist Kittie Knox and swimmer Annette Kellerman, as well as Albertine LePensee and her Canadian hockey teammates. They made knickerbockers, wore streamlined swimsuits, or chose shorter skirts despite social disapproval. These decisions shifted ideas about women’s and girls’ clothing and participation in sports. Back matter profiles the athletes and considers contemporary campaigns for more comfortable, inclusive clothing.

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Themes
History · Sports · Women And Girls
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Sourcebooks Explore
Published
December 2, 2025
Pages
48
ISBN-13
9781728267845
Language
English
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