Girls CAN Play Sports

Back in the day many people thought that girls shouldn’t play sports because they are too fragile. Then when they did create women’s sports it was only non-contact. Now we have finally figured out that girls are not fragile at all. We play soccer, basketball, and even football and wrestling. There are still people out there who think girls can’t handle playing with boys. I’m the living proof that’s not true.

I’ve been playing soccer with boys for the past 3 years and I’m just as tough, if not tougher than any guy on my team. When I first started I was a little surprised at how aggressive the guys were but I got used to it and now I’m just as aggressive. It really gets on my nerves when people think girls can’t handle playing with boys. We can handle anything that is thrown at us, including a football.

What really gets on my nerves is when people say “you throw like a girl”. I know it’s just a saying that has been used for years but it’s so derogatory and rude. Statements like that are what keep young girls from playing the sports they love. They think that since they are girls they can’t play or do what they want. We have made it seem like being a girl means we are useless. Being a girl means we are strong as hell. We are able to put up with so much and still have a smile on our face.

People need to realize that girls and guys are equals. There are still women in the workforce who are earning less than men who do the same job. It’s not fair or justified. There are so many people in the world who need to figure out that women are amazing and strong. I’m not trying to bash men though. Men are a big necessity in life but it’s not right to treat women like they are less than them. We need to realize everyone is equal whether they are black, white, male, female, young or old. We are all human beings and we have worth. Stop making people feel inferior and worthless. I’ve said it over and over but it needs to be said, none of this is fair and it needs to change.