The Human cost of women’s sports: an examination of gender based human rights violations in sports

Manderna, Mohit Kumar and Vatsa, Kritika (2024) The Human cost of women’s sports: an examination of gender based human rights violations in sports. Journal of Legal Research and Juridical Sciences, 2 (3). pp. 1595-1601. ISSN 2583-0066

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Abstract

The recent incident of protests by the Indian wrestlers against the president of the Wrestling Federation of India on the ground of sexual harassment of female athletes has sparked a debate about the role of domestic and international laws in regulating such practices. These concerns are particularly relevant given the general lack of implementation faced by equality and nondiscriminatory legislation. This research paper focuses on how domestic and international laws protect the human rights of female athletes and how they can be more appropriate and effective in addressing the complex issues surrounding gender in sports. Moreover, it explores the legal and ethical implications of gender testing in sports and considers the potential impact of international law on regulating these practices. Overall, the paper concludes that the use of gender tests in sports must be carefully considered in light of athletes’ rights and the need to maintain the integrity of sports. It suggests that international law has an important role and that a balanced approach must consider all stakeholders’ rights and interests. This may involve the development of more nuanced and flexible approaches and greater efforts to promote understanding and respect for all the players of different genders

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Indian wrestlers | Wrestling Federation of India | Female athletes
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General)
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Human Rights
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Law and Legal Studies
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Law School
Depositing User: Subhajit Bhattacharjee
Date Deposited: 15 Jul 2024 09:36
Last Modified: 15 Jul 2024 09:36
Official URL: https://jlrjs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/184.-...
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/8094

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