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VOL. 9, ISSUE 2 (2024)
The study on the parent’s perception towards women in sports: A case study of Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh
Authors
P Srinivasa Rao, Yugandhar Dasari
Abstract
The low women participation in sports
activities in India a social issue existed in India over a long period due to
negative opinion on sports activities among parents, male dominance, social-cultural
barriers, gender issues, financial constraints, high focus on education,
economic status of families, poor infrastructure and religions issues. However,
the positive change in parents’ perceptions surely surge the women participation
in sports. Therefore, present study focused on the assessing the 350 parent’s
perception across the different education levels and examined their opinion on
women participation in sports. The study used Likert five scale model and
applied one way ANOVA analysis. The study observed variation in parent’s
perception towards women participation in sports. The study found positive
perception among the majority of parents living in urban areas, high educated
and having sports back ground. However, irrespective of region, religion and
gender majority of parents are unwilling to allow their daughters to play with
boys and send to outside district or States due to security issues. The study
suggests the improving sports infrastructure facilities and recruiting women
physical education teachers and provision of financial assistance improve the
women participation in sports in India.
Pages:34-37
How to cite this article:
P Srinivasa Rao, Yugandhar Dasari "The study on the parent’s perception towards women in sports: A case study of Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh". International Journal of Advanced Educational Research, Vol 9, Issue 2, 2024, Pages 34-37
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