Breaking Barriers on the Ice: Challenging Gender Norms in Figure Skating - Skate Canada
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Breaking Barriers on the Ice: Challenging Gender Norms in Figure Skating - Skate Canada
Since its inception, figure skating has grappled with gender norms. Originally a male-dominated sport, things began to shift in 1902 when British skater Madge Syers became the first woman to compete at the World Figure Skating Championships, earning silver. Her bold move led to the creation of a women’s category—proving change is possible. Historically, the sport has reinforced stereotypical ideas of femininity and masculinity. For example, ISU…
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