Should Co-ed be competition be allowed at all levels

Over this past semester, we have learned a variety of topics regarding different subjects regarding and relating to sports. A topic that I would like to ask is should females and males play against each other regardless of what age and competition level they are at? Of course the general answer for this from majority of people would be "no" but I really think it can be possible if people didn't always underestimate us females! If anyone is competitive and has the drive and dedication in (wanting to) win then they should be allowed to play regardless of what the gender is. Sports have always been played out as a "mans" sport and has always had the tradition that it will be in a bigger spotlight and more popularized when males are playing. However to make it fair, since we usually see females never being in the media for their accomplishments as much as males, why not make co-ed teams happen, so then an equal amount of "fame" will be on both genders. Since many would argue, females will get hurt when they are playing against males, it should be the females decision into wanting to take the risk for their own body. Promoting for both genders to work and play together, shows good mounts of communication from each other.

Now for most sports, there can be technical difficulties regarding strength and clearly will show that males will be better, but it doesn't mean females shouldn't have a shot. If its sports like golf, swimming.. the non contact sports, and a female is the best out of all her female friends than she should without a doubt have the right to play against other players that are males. The fact of just trying and being eligible too is what really matters. The recent documentary that we had watch, "Not Just a Game" David Zirin, pointed out the fact that in the sport magazines, the percentage of females being on the cover was rare, but we just never really notice these things because its so natural for males to always have the spotlight. To all the males, how would you feel if you were a athlete that has clearly worked hard for never getting any appreciation for it. If the female is capable of making a difference to the team, let her compete and let her show you her skills!

Judy Kwan
Tues/Thurs 9:30-10:45