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Women’s Football and Their Influence over Society
Written by Miguel Santiago
Women’s football has a long and rich history that dates back to the late 19th century, although it has surged in popularity over recent years. The first recorded women’s football match occurred in 1895 in London, England. However, it was not until 1969 that the Women’s Football Association (WFA) was formed in England and set guidelines for the sport, which helped in its propagation globally.
The first Women’s World Cup was hosted by China in 1991, over 60 years after the first Men’s World Cup. Thanks to persistent hard work, determination, and the fight against social stereotypes, professional women’s leagues began to form, such as Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) in the United States in 2007 and England’s Women’s Super League in 2011.
Women’s football can offer numerous benefits to society. Most importantly, it stands as a symbol of gender equality and empowerment of women. It discourages gender discrimination by acknowledging women’s equal right to partake in sports traditionally associated with men.
It helps to break down harmful stereotypes by showing women can be strong, competitive…
