Quote by Billie Jean King

In the seventies we had to make it acceptable for people to accept girls and women as athletes. We had to make it okay for them to be active. Those were much scarier times for females in sports.

In the seventies we had to make it acceptable for people to

Summary

This quote emphasizes the challenges faced by girls and women in sports during the 1970s. It highlights the need to change societal perspectives by making it acceptable for females to participate in athletics and be physically active. The statement underscores the struggles and discrimination encountered by women in sports, suggesting that this era was particularly daunting for them. It underscores a desire to create an environment where women's participation in athletic activities is not only tolerated but normalized.

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By Billie Jean King

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