Sexism has played a role in many work environments for some time now. This is particularly a big discussion and ongoing problem in the sports industry. This not only affects women who work in the industry, but also gays and minorities. For so long, sexism has been a topic of discussion, but no real attempt at change has been made. If there were more protections for women and players who work in sports, it could help get women more involved in the field, establish rules that would protect people from sexism, and alleviate some of the controversy between the two opposite sexes. tells them they are men. It’s their ability to play, watch and analyze sports. Something about watching other men throw and pass a ball makes them feel masculine. Something about sports makes them feel superior to women. If men feel like women are starting to dominate them in what makes them “men,” they start trying to limit the power women have in sports. Not only are the men on the business side of the sport trying to limit women's participation, but so are the players. Many players have often stated that they would prefer to have a man as a coach rather than a woman. In Mariah Burton Nelson's interview with Cheryl Lavin about her book "Stronger Women Get Men to Like Football," she says, "I'd like to see women move into positions of power in men's sports in the same way that men hold positions of power in women's sports. In the Woman's National Basketball Association (WNBA), there are only 3 female coaches out of 14 male coaches. Even though some of the first championship basketball games were coached by women, men always seem to find a way to get female coaches on their side. Middle of paper... they prefer to make their own way and be independent. It is this independence of women that men believe takes away from their own masculinity. Over time, sexism in sports has continued to grow to become an even greater scourge for women, gays and minority sports. Actors in the sports industry are admired and idolized by many young people today. A good, stable system of people, from all different backgrounds, empowering and uplifting each other could be a positive example for everyone watching. Sport is about the love of the game. A person's individual and personal life should not interfere. In other words, people don't mix their professional and personal lives. Works Cited Harry, Joseph. Excerpt from “Ideology of Sport” January 1994Nelson-Burton, Mariah and Cheryl Lavin “The strongest women get men to love football” Author interview July 24, 1994