Narrative 12-1 Although the Advent of Professional Women's Sporting Leagues Have Led

question 134

Multiple Choice

Narrative 12-1
Although the advent of professional women's sporting leagues have led to dramatic increases in opportunities for women in sports at high school,collegiate,and professional levels,significant discrepancies still exist between men's and women's sports. For example,women receive less media coverage,promotion,and institutional support.
-Refer to Narrative 12-1. According to equity theory,what do female athletes likely feel about the outcomes for male athletes?

• A)They likely feel male athletes are over-rewarded. 
• B)They likely feel male athletes are intrinsically rewarded. 
• C)They likely feel male athletes are under-rewarded. 
• D)They likely feel male athletes are extrinsically rewarded.

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