Tucker Center Talks: S2E19 - Gender Barriers in Sport

In this episode, Nicole talks to colleague Dr. Jennifer (Bruening) McGarry who is a professor of sport management and department head in Educational Leadership in the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut and Executive Director of Husky Sport. They discuss Jennifer's career pathway, which includes stints as a coach and athletics director, her research related to gender and sport, which is focused primarily on barriers and supports for women, and those from minoritised ethnic and socio-economic groups. Jennifer also offers advice to women who want to pursue a career in sport. 
Host: Dr. Nicole LaVoi
Podcast length: 24 mins
A co-production with the Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport.
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