No Slam Dunk: Gender, Sport and the Unevenness of Social Change

The book explores the ongoing challenges to achieving gender equity in sports, highlighting significant barriers that persist despite recent advancements. It addresses issues such as unequal pay for elite female athletes, limited media coverage, and obstacles that hinder full participation for young people. Cheryl Cooky and Michael A. Messner emphasize that while there has been progress, substantial work remains to ensure true equality in the sports world.