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1010: Participation Trophies | Skeptical Sunday

The Jordan Harbinger Show

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Evolution and Controversy of Participation Trophies

This chapter traces the history of participation trophies, discussing their origins in promoting sports involvement without excessive competition in the 1920s. It explores how participation trophies evolved from fostering self-esteem in the 1960s and 70s to becoming a point of controversy in the 1990s due to shifting perceptions. The chapter delves into the cultural debates and anxieties surrounding participation trophies and questions why they are now viewed negatively despite being around for a long time.

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