New York Times quotes Tucker Center’s Kane on physical appearance of World Cup female athletes

Dr. Mary Jo KaneMary Jo Kane,  Ph.D., professor in the School of Kinesiology and director emerita of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport, is quoted in a New York Times article, “World Cup Players Say Muscles and Makeup Mix Just Fine, Thanks.”

Kane discusses some history of athlete decisions to appear—or not to appear—traditionally feminine both off and on the playing field. Tucker Center Affiliated Scholar, Vikki Krane, is also quoted in the article.