Senior Women Administrators’ Perceptions of Factors Leading to Discrimination of Women in Intercollegiate Athletic Departments Leading to Discrimination of Women in Intercollegiate Athletic Departments

Authors

Robert C. Schneider, The College at Brockport, State University of New York
William F. Stier Jr., The College at Brockport, State University of New York
Timothy J. Henry, The College at Brockport, State University of New York
Gregory E. Wilding, The State University of New York at Buffalo

Abstract

Perceptions regarding discrimination factors preventing the advancement of women in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletic departments were sought. A five point agree/disagree Likert-scale survey containing 20 discrimination factors was electronically mailed to all NCAA Senior Woman Administrators (SWAs) throughout the United States. The return of 406 of 841 surveys made for a 48.3% return rate. Significant differences with regards to Likert-scale items of agreement/disagreement were found between the following SWA demographics: marital status, reporting structure, education completed, years of experience, and NCAA Division. Overall, the top five discrimination factors were: the domination of the “old boys’ club,” inequitable salaries (wage discrimination), lack of women mentors, family commitments conflicting with job, and job burnout.

Recommended Citation

Schneider, Robert C.; Stier Jr., William F.; Henry, Timothy J.; and Wilding, Gregory E. (2010) "Senior Women Administrators’ Perceptions of Factors Leading to Discrimination of Women in Intercollegiate Athletic Departments Leading to Discrimination of Women in Intercollegiate Athletic Departments," Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics: Vol. 3, Article 2.
Available at: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/jiia/vol3/iss1/2