Girls as young as five years old don’t feel that they belong in sport
Girls as young as five years old are being bombarded by messages that make them feel as though sport is not a place for them.
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‘Boys will be boys’: Creating a new generation of male allies for girls in sport
Our research into what causes boys’ negative attitudes and behaviours to girls in sport in the early primary school years.
Women in Sport’s response to the Independent Review of the Welsh Rugby Union
The historic exclusion of women and girls from the high-profile team sport of rugby is an injustice with far reaching consequences. We welcome the publication of the Independent Review of the Welsh Rugby Union, chaired by Dame Anne Rafferty.
Sexism in Sport
We believe in ensuring that women and girls have equal opportunity to enjoy the benefits of sport through tackling sexism in sport at every level.
Daring to Dream: The Gender Dream Deficit in Sport
New research finds fewer than a third of girls (29%) dream of reaching the top of sport compared to half of boys (52%).
Make Space for Us
Research in partnership with Yorkshire Sport Foundation to understand how teenage girls feel about being active outdoors in their local parks and green spaces.
Explore the issues
We are continuously researching and gaining new insights into sport through the eyes of women and girls across a range of communities, ages, life stages and backgrounds.
What’s Your Little One Made Of?
Our latest research shows that boys as young as five have already learnt that sport is not for girls. Let's debunk this myth and raise the next generation of Mini Allies.
Understanding puberty and menstruation and its impact on girls and sport
Sports scientist Georgie Bruinvels sheds light on the science of menstruation, puberty and physical activity.
Research Report: Changing the Game for Girls – Getting Girls Active
Changing the Game for Girls: In Action set out to better understand the low levels of physical activity among young girls in the UK, and to uncover new ideas to help more girls get, and stay, active.