Pushing Gender Boundaries in SportWhen both women and men participate in sports dominated by the opposite sex, there is often overwhelming objection to individuals challenge the norm. It is often women who attempt to participate in so-called non-traditional sports. But just as importantly, men struggle with similar resistance. An example of this is when men participate in field hockey teams dominated by women, which creates positive and negative implications on the game but also on society. However, individuals who cross gender boundaries in any sport help pave the way for equality in a sector of our society that is still tied to traditional gender roles. Historically, field hockey was introduced to women in the United States. However, this game originating from Europe and played almost everywhere in the world is also played by men. The anomaly that only women play field hockey is only a problem in the United States and has led to the recent controversy that men compete on all women's teams from elementary school to college level . Although Title IX requires that equal opportunities to participate in sports be given to men and women, debate over the costs and benefits of this law is still heated. Those who oppose men's participation in field hockey say their presence on the field will change. the nature of the “feminine” game. The men's greater strength could make the game more aggressive, even violent, and potentially dominate the female athletes competing alongside them. There is a valid and long-standing assertion that women's participation in sports provides a space in which girls and women can become empowered and gain confidence to face the battles of life. Many people see men as a threat to this value, which suggests that the presence of a man on the field could intimidate women, thereby dominating the game and depriving girls of a safe place to grow and find their own. strengths. Another argument in opposition to men. participation in field hockey, as well as other female-dominated sports, is consistent with the idea of ​​equality. It is suggested that despite Title IX, women have not yet achieved gender equality and still do not enjoy the benefits enjoyed by their male counterparts. Therefore, male participation in traditionally female sports would give men opportunities that women are still fighting for..