The Gender Pay Gap: Seeking Fairness for Women in Professional Sports
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Date
2021-05-14
Authors
Gersch, Taylor Kennedy
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Publisher
University of Oregon School of Law
Abstract
Professional female athletes are constantly being asked to do more with less. They are asked to perform better and attract more viewers, often with less pay, less media coverage, and fewer sponsorships. Professional female athletes should be able to use the Equal Pay Act (EPA) to close the gender pay gap. However, not all professional athletes can use the EPA as a legal tool. In order to close the gender pay gap, the U.S. must alter its sports ecosystem to give professional female sports an equal part in broadcasting and sponsorships. This Article aims to address these issues and present solutions to close the gender pay gap in professional sports.
Description
50 pages
Keywords
Sports law, Equity and inclusion, Soccer, Australia, United States, Wages
Citation
22 Or. Rev. Int'l L. 147