How Argentine Women Are Taking the Feminist Fight to the Soccer Pitch
How Argentine Women Are Taking the Feminist Fight to the Soccer Pitch
By
Jordana Timerman
A new professional league underscores the growing clout of Argentina’s women’s movement.
BUENOS AIRES - From organizing for legal abortion to marching against gender violence, an energized women’s movement in Argentina has created real momentum on the streets and in Congress. In a country where the line between soccer and politics is thin, it’s little surprise that the sport is the latest battleground in the fight for equality.
That was evident last month when a group of athletes signed...
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