Why Do Girls And Boys Should Not Play On The Same Team

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Even though many may think that, girls and boys shouldn't play on the same team, either because the girls are not suitable for the sports guys play or other things that may interfere, I think that girls and boys should play on the same team despite their genders or any other inconvenience. I don't think that it would or should affect anything. Some just don't see it that way though. I think part of the problem is many believe that girls aren't capable of much, but don't underestimate. There are girls who fight in the army, but they can't play football? I think that's ridiculous in my theory. Girls may seem incapable of playing guy's sports, but don't underestimate them, if they are capable of dieing and putting their life on the line they can play football, and other male sports'. Some girls play soccer and you see them, many girls' sports team for male games are champions of the world. Many also are winners of softball, a girl version of baseball, but still some what a male sport. Football is apparently suppose to …show more content…

Even their frequency can enhance just like men and boys. Co-ed sports should lead to co-ed work with respect. Everyone needs to learn and accept this, the gender equality because this is how its suppose to be. Women and girls should not be discriminated because of there gender. They should have a right to play any sport they want male sport or not. Most of this comes from the male judgment, they give the benefit of the doubt. As I said before, when you play sports or any other types of co-ed things don't judge either by gender, capacity, or any other thin. This should be a right not a luxury for girls to play sports with boys. Many supporters think co-ed sports is a really great way for girls and boys to interact with each other, I agree with this. Its a convenient way to show cooperation and teamwork. Also, if they have the potential and skills some co-ed teams can be shine real

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