Athlete Quote by Becky Sauerbrunn
“It's that deep-seeded societal gender norm that women, for some reason, aren't elite athletes, when we are. We really are. I think we fight against that a bit.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: ESPN, 2021
Societal stereotypes wrongly suggest women cannot be elite athletes, despite evidence to the contrary.
In simple terms: Gender norms limit perception of women athletes.
Key Takeaway
Challenge and showcase women's athletic excellence.
Themes
gender equality
sports
stereotypes
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
activism
inspirational
When to use this quote
- coaching
- media coverage
- school sports programs
Key Concepts
social conditioning
representation
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do to support women in sports?
- How can media shift narratives?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-rooted beliefs takes time and effort.
