This book explores three crucial areas in sport that remain huge concerns for women: leadership, money, and media. It examines topics such as the #MeToo movement, pay equity, and the experiences of women of color and LGBTQ athletes. Interviews with prominent female athletes are interwoven throughout to add personal perspectives to the conversation.
Focusing on the dynamics of female athletes, the book explores the vital elements of communication, camaraderie, and collaboration that shape their experiences. Through real-life stories, it highlights how relationships, even among competitors, foster motivation and engagement in both sports and personal lives. The emphasis on community underscores the unique bonds formed within the realm of athletics, showcasing the strength and resilience of women in sports.
Sisterhood in Sports reveals what drives the female athlete: communication, camaraderie, competition, collaboration, and community. Steidinger illustrates through real stories that the relationships they create, even among rivals, helps to keep them driven, engaged, and connected to their game and their lives beyond the sport.