Jeferson Roberto Rojo1, Giovanna Xavier de Moura1, Fernando Augusto Starepravo1
1State University of Maringá, Department of Physical Education, Maringá, PR/Brazil
East African women runners' perceptions of differences in sport. A short report from a pilot study
J. Anthr. Sport Phys. Educ. 2025, 9(4), 37-39 | DOI: 10.26773/jaspe.251005
Abstract
The present manuscript brings some discussions about the perception of women runners in East Africa about the differences in treatment for them and men in situations related to sport. The academic literature reveals that the fight for women's rights in this context has intensified and gained a voice in recent years. The women interviewed for this short report pilot point out that, at least in the road running scenario, their perceptions regarding treatment do not show significant distinctions. However, in dialogue with the literature, one realizes the possible hypothesis that they are living the result of years of struggles experienced by their ancestors.
Keywords
sport, road running, woman, track and field
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