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The Battle of the Sexes with Julie Kliegman

You're Wrong About

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Defying the Rules: Women in Marathon Running

This chapter discusses the historical discrimination against women in marathon running, highlighting the story of Catherine Switzer who ran the Boston Marathon when women were not allowed to participate. It explores the debate surrounding women's physical abilities and challenges societal beliefs. The chapter highlights the irony of women being excluded from marathons while men were being sent to the moon.

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