Women in Sport //2

7 out of 10 young girls feel they don’t belong in sports, with 50% dropping out when they hit puberty (Always, 2021). This then affects the number of women who participate in sports as adults, both professionally and leisurely. Through personal experience and working alongside sports women, it’s clear to see women are subjected to objectification, criticism and gender stereotypes within all sports, at every level. My photographs not only aim to raise awareness to the problems faced by women in sport, but also show the passion and tenacity women have for their specialisms. This project is ongoing and aims to encourage women of all ages, skills levels and activities to participate in sport.

Sport is for everyone.

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A young woman standing on a tennis court behind the net, holding a tennis racket and tennis balls, wearing a black athletic shirt and navy shorts.
A young woman sitting on a tennis court, holding tennis balls in her hand, with a tennis racket on the ground beside her. She is wearing a black athletic shirt and shorts, with colorful jewelry and sneakers, and has short, wavy hair.
A woman playing tennis on an outdoor court, preparing to hit a tennis ball with a tennis racket.
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A skateboarder wearing knee pads, jeans, and sneakers performing a trick on a skateboard at an indoor skatepark.
A young girl wearing a white helmet is practicing skateboarding on a ramp at an indoor skate park.
A girl with long red hair sitting on a ledge against a black wall with the words 'BOARD AF' written in white large letters.