These myths claim that women have frail physiques, and weak minds. As well as creating a masculine identity for them in which they will be judged harshly, and they are too kind and apologetic to contribute in sports that include violence. O'reilly and Cahn concluded that all of these myths have greatly impacted women athletes for many decades and are a contributing factor to the gender inequality. Moreover, since these myths are affecting women psychologically, it made them participate in many rough sports such as: boxing, weightlifting and football. But when they became bulky and masculine “the media uses terms like 'dike' or 'butch' to describe these women.” (Cahn & O'Reilly, 2007). Resulting in the collapse of a woman's confidence as well as their mental strength. On the other hand, with the excessive exercising, the large amount of steroids, and lack of healthy food, sports can affect the women’s health. It often includes eating disorder, interrupted menstruation, heart disease, and many more. The most common disease according to doctor Haskell, W.L. from the Physical activity and public health, for excessive exercising is Cardiovascular Disease which often causes heart disease, high blood pressure or stroke. It currently accounts for one-third of deaths among women who exercise too much (Haskell, W.L., 2014). Although being an athlete is widely known for making a person healthier and more active; too much working out can increase the risk of having heart diseases or disability; a person might have an unfortunate injury such as a torn tendon, or a direct strike to the spine which might result in a
These myths claim that women have frail physiques, and weak minds. As well as creating a masculine identity for them in which they will be judged harshly, and they are too kind and apologetic to contribute in sports that include violence. O'reilly and Cahn concluded that all of these myths have greatly impacted women athletes for many decades and are a contributing factor to the gender inequality. Moreover, since these myths are affecting women psychologically, it made them participate in many rough sports such as: boxing, weightlifting and football. But when they became bulky and masculine “the media uses terms like 'dike' or 'butch' to describe these women.” (Cahn & O'Reilly, 2007). Resulting in the collapse of a woman's confidence as well as their mental strength. On the other hand, with the excessive exercising, the large amount of steroids, and lack of healthy food, sports can affect the women’s health. It often includes eating disorder, interrupted menstruation, heart disease, and many more. The most common disease according to doctor Haskell, W.L. from the Physical activity and public health, for excessive exercising is Cardiovascular Disease which often causes heart disease, high blood pressure or stroke. It currently accounts for one-third of deaths among women who exercise too much (Haskell, W.L., 2014). Although being an athlete is widely known for making a person healthier and more active; too much working out can increase the risk of having heart diseases or disability; a person might have an unfortunate injury such as a torn tendon, or a direct strike to the spine which might result in a