When we think of a typical high school football player, most of us imagine a sweaty, muscled teenage boy in a uniform. One of our guests this week is K-Lani Nava, the first female football player to play, score and win in a Texas high school state championship game. She, along with Dr. Christia Spears Brown, both discuss the importance of breaking gender stereotypes to play the sport you love.
Guest Information:
- Dr. Christia Spears Brown, professor, development psychology at the University of Kentucky, author, Parenting Beyond Pink and Blue: How to Raise Kids Free of Gender Stereotypes
- K-Lani Nava, high school football player, Strawn High School, current college student, Texas A&M University
Links for Additional Info:
- The Sport Journal: Exposure to Women’s Sports: Changing Attitudes Toward Female Athletes
- Youtube: K-Lani Nava makes history, wins state title
- Twitter: Dr. Christia Spears Brown
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