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The book explores the pivotal moment in 1973 when Billie Jean King's victory over Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes" ignited a national conversation about gender equity in sports. It highlights how King's challenge to sexism, the influence of second-wave feminism, and the impact of Title IX collectively fostered a women's sports revolution in the 1970s, leading to significant societal changes in America. Through a blend of biography and historical analysis, it underscores the transformative power of sports in advancing gender equality.
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Game, Set, Match, Susan Ware
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Game, Set, Match
- Subtitle
- Billie Jean King and the Revolution in Women's Sports
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Susan Ware
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 296
- ISBN13
- 9781469622033
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The book explores the pivotal moment in 1973 when Billie Jean King's victory over Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes" ignited a national conversation about gender equity in sports. It highlights how King's challenge to sexism, the influence of second-wave feminism, and the impact of Title IX collectively fostered a women's sports revolution in the 1970s, leading to significant societal changes in America. Through a blend of biography and historical analysis, it underscores the transformative power of sports in advancing gender equality.