Women playing football in a patriarchal and religious society such as those
in Africa are often marginalized and discriminated. Women players have a
hard time getting recognition Coach Sunglasses of their rights. They often lack access to
medicine or sports kits from football governing bodies in their respective
countries. Associated with this are the frequent physical humiliations and
D&G Sunglasses psychological pressures. Not being in strategic positions to argue and
advocate for their rights, women's voices in football are unheard, thus
making it difficult for any women footballers or team to grow.
Despite all these obstacles, women’s football is making some headway in
Africa. How then can we encourage more women particularly girls to join in
this sport and help reduce poverty? Most development organizations are
gearing their efforts and funding towards women-driven ED Hardy Sunglasses 2011 initiatives. The
organizations can help promote football alongside their mainstream poverty
reduction activities.Football can also contribute to social integration in
places that once had civil and ethnic conflicts by encouraging people to
come together.http://www.suite101.com/content/european-football-can-
contribute-to-social-change-in-africa-a374063
