Award-winning author Sue Macy offers a fresh and timely account of
women in sports in the 1920s, and how their determination, talent, and
defiance in the face of criticism promoted women's rights, redefined
femininity, and changed the course of history.
Macy offers a rare and fascinating glimpse into the journey of women's
rights through the lens of women in sports during the pivotal decade of
the 1920s. With elegant prose, poignant wit, and fascinating primary
sources, Macy explores the many hurdles presented to female athletes as
they stormed the field, stepped up to bat, and won the right to compete
in sports. Featuring bold and talented heroines, this book documents how
the social issues and morals of the decade--from politics to segregation
to the media--helped shape the changing narratives around women and
alter the course of history entirely. It is a fascinating window into a
rich and seldom explored history, and also a topical reminder of the
many discussions surrounding femininity and the role of women that
continue today.