littlebitofhifi said:
Economics may pay for facilities at the collegiate+ level but access to safe, clean facilities and opportunities for girls at youth ages is also a huge problem.
And I'm too lazy to find statistics right now but I'd be willing to venture the access and opportunities for "little ladies" to play softball and cheer as kids is WAAAAY less than the opportunities for boys to play baseball, basketball and football, especially when it comes to those in lower socioeconomic areas.
Edit to be on topic: I actually didn't love the commercial either. I agree with the message but just didn't think the commercial was well done or landed the message the way they'd hoped.
I think we mostly agree, but may have some differences in how we define "opportunities." I think the fact that low socioeconomic areas have less access proves my point that this is all economic driven. Yes, nice softball/little league fields tend to be in nice areas. They charge more in those areas and also benefit from more sponsorships and donations. Cheer facilities are also located in higher income areas for the same reason.
Basketball does well in low socioeconomic areas due to endorsements from big companies like Nike, Adidas and others pumping money in.
My only real issue with your post is that your complaint is broad and I have no idea what you solution would be.
Probably a better discussion for the pol board so if you would like to reply, I'll give you the last word.
I agree with the message too. If I had a little girl I would do whatever I could to give her the opportunity to play sports if that is what she wanted.