Cheryl Cooky @ProfCooky

Purdue professor, NASSS Past-Pres, SSJ editor, feminist sports sociologist, working for social equality & social justice in sports and society. Joined January 2013

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Cheryl Cooky @ProfCooky

a year ago

“The fact that this is the issue that the administration is concerned about speaks volumes in terms of how we value women in this society and how we value women’s sports in this society” ⁦@LifeAtPurdue⁩ ⁦@WillGravesAP⁩ ⁦@PurdueWGSS⁩ apnews.com/article/trump-…

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Jemele Hill @jemelehill

a year ago

88 percent of millionaires went to college. 70-80 percent of billionaires have at least a college degree. So it seems like something is there in college that’s worth it? Trade school is more than fine, but the bigger issue is this widespread campaign to convince young Black men that college isn’t for them. You’re effectively promoting disenfranchisement. College isn’t just about the money that can be made, but overall enrichment and experience. The reason college costs so much now is because Ronald Reagan believed colleges were promoting radicalism and “filth” (sound familiar?) because the students saw through the bullshit so as California Governor, he dismantled the public higher education system and that became the model for the nation. Reagan’s education czar also wanted college to be less accessible to low-income people because they wanted a permanent underclass and didn’t want Blacks and Latinos having such easy access to upward mobility. So it seems if it’s this much of a designed effort to keep you out of college or to convince you college isn’t worth it — maybe your ass should go to college.

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a year ago

They want black men to accumulate $100k worth of debt for a $60k salary just to tell him how they don’t plan on contributing financially & want him to pay 100% of the bills lol. Majority of black men are no longer going to college because they realized it isn’t worth it.

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Cheryl Cooky @ProfCooky

2 years ago

“This is a solution looking for a problem”… my take on legislative bans on transgender participation in high school sports. Great read by @WillGravesAP outlining the nuances of bans.

Will Graves @WillGravesAP

2 years ago

Donald Trump said he wants to ban trans athletes from competing. The reality is more nuanced apnews.com/article/donald…

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Cheryl Cooky @ProfCooky

2 years ago

Here’s some advice for how to behave when you’re attending a party. Thought it might be helpful emilypost.com/advice/party-e…

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PBS News @NewsHour

2 years ago

When Paris last hosted the Olympic Games in 1924, just over 4 percent of the competitors were women. “The struggle for equality, equal opportunity and inclusion have not necessarily been a linear one, but certainly I think we have come a long way," @ProfCooky tells @TheStephSy

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Sarah Spain @SarahSpain

2 years ago

“Good Game” launched today! Check out where all the magic happens—a place I affectionately call my “Radio Hole” (we still doing phrasing?). Cool neon sign, foam walls, absolutely no air flow or A.C. I’m gonna be sweatin’ like a sore ass in spin class 😂 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/goo…

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shireenahmed.bsky.social @_shireenahmed_

2 years ago

"Apparently there's no joie de vivre allowed for you in sports if you are a Muslim woman who chooses to cover." My latest for @cbcsports is on the hijab ban in France and how gender parity at the Olympics is selective at best. cbc.ca/sports/olympic…

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Women's Sports Foundation @WomensSportsFdn

2 years ago

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 Let’s continue to champion inclusivity, equality, and respect for all. #KeepPlaying #PrideMonth #KeepAdvocating

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Cheryl Cooky @ProfCooky

2 years ago

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Cheryl Cooky @ProfCooky

2 years ago

Sport has the power to save lives. It is best when all athletes are safe, welcome, & included as they are. I proudly join 400+ athletes, 300+ scholars & 50+ orgs in calling on the NCAA BoG to protect the freedom of transgender NCAA athletes to participate in the sport they love.

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Cheryl Cooky @ProfCooky

2 years ago

Filing under “it’s never too late” to talk about women’s sports… ⁦@espn⁩ made a separate category for ⁦⁦@CaitlinClark22⁩ in its scrolling ticker. Anyone seen this before- with other athletes? Or is the #caitlinclarkeffect

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Cheryl Cooky @ProfCooky

2 years ago

Is this the dawn of a new era in women’s sports? The answer may not be what you expect. theconversation.com/is-this-the-da… via @ConversationUS

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Cheryl Cooky @ProfCooky

2 years ago

After winning major tournaments @USWNTPlayers echoing @dawnstaley’s post-game interview, use their platform to support lgbtqia+ and trans rights. Proving what winning truly means. This is the new era in women’s sports. Advocacy for equality for all athletes. U.S.A.! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

USWNT Players @USWNTPlayers

2 years ago

A statement from USWNT Players.

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Cheryl Cooky @ProfCooky

2 years ago

@NefWalker @ajhanaikeaton @McCormackUMass Agreed!

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Cheryl Cooky @ProfCooky

2 years ago

Is this the dawn of a new era in women’s sports? theconversation.com/is-this-the-da… via @ConversationUS

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Cheryl Cooky @ProfCooky

2 years ago

This makes me kinda like the Goo Goo Dolls…

Elmo @elmo

2 years ago

Elmo is proud to be Elmo! And Elmo hopes that you are proud to be you, too. ❤️

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MEF @MediaEd

2 years ago

The NFL is stoked the 'Taylor Swift effect' is growing its ratings & profits. But what will it mean for the women the league is silencing? Check out this clip from our new doc Behind the Shield w/ Dave Zirin. bit.ly/48kydAH @EdgeofSports @melanietc @meganimbert

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Cheryl Cooky @ProfCooky

2 years ago

@ColinCowherd is 🔥🔥 for calling out sexism & misogyny in sports fandom & hypocrisy of haters. @taylorswift13 is doing more to repair the NFL’s image, driving ratings, jersey sales, bringing in new fans. Unless you’re anti-NFL (and there’s reasons to be) this is a good thing!