Gender and Sports Practice Test

Barriers to gender equity in sport arise from social, economic, and institutional factors that limit access, opportunity, and resources. The statement that women, by nature, are less physically active than men is not describing a barrier created by systems or policies; it attributes activity levels to biology rather than to structure. That makes it not a barrier in the same sense as the others.

By contrast, stereotypes about women's leadership shape who is chosen for coaching, administration, and decision-making; unequal access to high-quality coaching education blocks pathways to higher-level roles; and pay gaps and funding disparities limit the resources available to women’s programs and athletes. So the innately-based activity claim does not reflect a structural barrier that needs reform, which is why it is not among the barriers toward gender equity.