Breaking Barriers in Sport – Stereotypes, Bias & Social Issues

Question 1

"Men are naturally competitive and women are naturally emotional" refers to:

Accepted Answer

Gender stereotypes

Question 2

In 2022, what percentage of sports media coverage in North America focused on women’s sports?

Accepted Answer

15%

Question 3

What's a benefit of sport for marginalized youth?

Accepted Answer

Community belonging and confidence

Question 4

Which is the most prevalent issue that affects youth sports today

Accepted Answer

Expensive fees and lack of access

Question 5

What does intersectionality mean in sport?

Accepted Answer

How identities overlap to impact experience

Question 6

When Tanuj says his sister cannot compete in hammer throw because she is a girl, this reflects:

Accepted Answer

Gender Stereotyping

Question 7

Athletes should stick to sport and stay out of social issues?

Accepted Answer

Undecided, I disagree, I agree

Question 8

37% LGBTQ+ youth say they avoid team sports due to fear of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Newspapers in Canada ran 200 Paralympic articles versus 5,488 Olympic during the 2012 campaign

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Gender Bias refers to:

Accepted Answer

Differential treatment of genders based on expectations and attitudes

Question 11

Only 3% of youth sport programs are fully accessible to athletes with physical or intellectual disabilities.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Whats the average cost to play competitive hockey in Canada?

Accepted Answer

$7500

Questions 12