The Toast Files with Natalie Joy Viall: Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
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Cheerleading Change: A Spotlight on Gender Equity
This chapter focuses on the financial disparities faced by cheerleaders, particularly the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, highlighting their recent pay increases from $15 an hour to a potential minimum of $75. The speakers reflect on the challenges these women face balancing their cheerleading careers with other full-time jobs, emphasizing broader themes of gender inequality in professional sports. Additionally, they examine the impact of visibility through media such as Netflix on their compensation and the changing dynamics within sports narratives.
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