Bibliograph

Breaking through, how female athletes shattered stereotypes in the roaring twenties, Sue Macy ; foreword by Muffet McGraw

Type

Label

Breaking through, how female athletes shattered stereotypes in the roaring twenties, Sue Macy ; foreword by Muffet McGraw

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8 to 12

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 3 to 7

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Breaking through

Oclc number

1129196259

Responsibility statement

Sue Macy ; foreword by Muffet McGraw

Sub title

how female athletes shattered stereotypes in the roaring twenties

Summary

Offers a glimpse into the journey of women's rights through the lens of women in sports during the pivotal decade of the 1920s. Featuring bold and talented heroines, this book documents how the social issues and morals of the decade--from politics to segregation to the media--helped shape the changing narratives around women and alter the course of history entirely

Table Of Contents

Taking the plunge: 1920-21 (and before) -- Creating opportunities: 1922-23 -- Gaining recognition: 1924-25 -- Celebrating victories: 1926-27 -- Facing new challenges: 1928-29 -- Approaching equality

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification