Playing as Equals

3/27/2023

How do you feel about coed sports, at school and professionally? Explain your thoughts.

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c moore 6b

3/27/2023 03:55:59 pm

when you play as equals your playing the same as how a other person is playing often you see this on teams a lot of times in real life like it could be something at school when your doing a competition with other pepole that gives every one a equal chance at playing thats on your team.

B Wilkinson 6B

3/28/2023 09:34:15 am

I agree, all coed sports should have equal rules.

c moore 6b

3/28/2023 11:07:23 pm

i agree every sport or other things should have equal rules that go with it

ireuna 6B

3/31/2023 12:25:54 pm

I agree with you because you have to play equal when it comes to playing games you have to play by the rules

M.Banks 6B

3/28/2023 10:01:29 am

I agree with this, because in some sports, they treat people differently due to their strengths and abilities but that’s why there are sports dedicated to coed sports because the world knows that people get treated differently because of their strengths and abilities or disabilities so there are people that come up with things specifically for the different

C.scott 7B

3/28/2023 02:05:40 pm

i agree with you on this because people are born different everyone is never the same so therefore coed sports should be in-forced for those with their differences too keep it fair and square

C.Scott 7B

3/28/2023 02:08:38 pm

i agree with this because true enough we should just keep it fair so no one would feel like their less worthy, or that they cant do something because of their strengths , gender or anything

Zariya Boyce 1A

3/28/2023 02:42:30 pm

I agree, we shouldn't discriminate against females just because it is said that we aren't as strong, talented, or smart as men. No one should be counted out based off gender. "Separate But Equal". So coed sports should be allowed.

A. Green 3A

3/28/2023 09:57:09 pm

I love the idea that you presented of equality because I agree. It would be beneficial at schools because you get to learn how different people play and take it into your every day life. As well as, getting an equal chance and everything being fair is just as important as equality in these situations.

C.lott 2A

3/31/2023 11:36:38 am

I agree, especially the fact that the play style of sports would be more fun. I think that people in this world today does not consier the fact that sports being equal would bring more popularity to it. I sometimes feel as if women we're apart of this topic it would make this a better place

M. Johnson 6B

3/31/2023 11:46:55 am

I agree because coed sports bring equality and it also provides mutual respect.

C.lott 2A

3/31/2023 01:41:37 pm

I agree, specifically on the fact that being able to get that chance evryones elses get. I believe that human beings of all kind should be able to not only get the equal chance but the oppertunity is very important too. As well as the respect part going along with that cause some people may not have the best respect toward you and thats what i think its overlooked with it not being equal sports

Shamarian s

3/31/2023 10:23:18 pm

i agree everything in this world should be equal no matter the situation

Amalio Garcia 3A

3/29/2023 09:00:20 am

I agree, playing the sport as equals should require some rules so no one feels left out.

zayla foley

3/29/2023 10:41:08 am

I agree different people takes different situations all unique ways , but everyone still should be able to do what they like .

Arrianah Bates 6B

3/31/2023 11:31:57 am

I agree because every sport has equal rules

M Johnson 5B

3/31/2023 03:53:57 pm

I agree, coed just regular sports. You all are just playing together. It like playing with your siblings.

G. Calderon Batista 2A

3/31/2023 09:46:18 pm

I agree, i feel like co-ed sports are good & that everything should be equal.

B Wilkinson 6B

3/28/2023 09:33:42 am

Sports normally arent coed unless its a peewee sport so it would kind of be weird to make, for example, high school football a coed sport and have multiple boys and girls playing the same sport. But at the same time we could probably make a coed sport thats fun to watch in the coming years but who knows. We could also just promote sports that are already coed to more people around the world.

M.Banks 6B

3/28/2023 10:04:25 am

I don’t agree with this, because I feel like high schools should have a coed sports program for females and males to play female sports or male sports. I think you shouldn’t just be for the peewee team.

Khamari Caldwell 1A

3/30/2023 11:38:07 am

I disagree with you on this one because In my opinion a girl should not be playing football at all. They have sports for women to play and they need to play those instead of trying to play ours.

M Johnson 6B

3/31/2023 11:50:07 am

I disagree because women are capable of playing whatever sports they put their mind to. There shouldn't be a gender assigned to a sport..

M.banks 6B

3/28/2023 09:58:27 am

I personally do not have a problem with coed sports because I feel like everyone should be able to do as they please because you know America is a free country and to be told you can’t play the sport because you’re sex to me that’s just wrong. Yes, I feel like there should be limits to coed sports and some rules put down but besides that I feel like anybody should be able to play any sport they want to no matter what sex they are

B Wilkinson 6B

3/28/2023 12:07:12 pm

I agree, everyone should be able to play whatever sport they want to play.

J martinez 3a

3/29/2023 08:57:36 am

i agree they should be able to play but also they should have there normal teams .

Amalio Garcia 3A

3/29/2023 08:55:58 am

I agree with this, because anyone should be able to play the sport no matter the gender, if some restrictions are needed to play its fine, so it can be equal.

S Griffin 3A link

3/29/2023 11:03:29 am

In my opinion you are right, people should have the right to do any sports they want. It shouldn't depend on anyone because it's their life, no one else's. There are some rules for sports, but none for which has to deal with what the way they look.

G. Calderon Batista 2A

3/31/2023 09:54:27 pm

I completely agree with you, i love the way you worded it too. This a free country so sex shouldnt matter in a sport.

K Jacinto 6b

3/31/2023 11:12:52 pm

I agree, people should be allowed to play whatever they want.

C.Scott 7B

3/28/2023 02:02:55 pm

I believe that all sports should be co-ed, for a multitude of reasons. This would allow enbies to play on sports teams without having to choose a gender that they aren’t, as well as it being helpful to trans people. It would also help with a more equal pay, fame, and chances.Sports are already inherently unfair, as people are born with different heights and weights, leaving certain competitors with natural advantages. The benefits of making all sports co-ed, at least in my eyes, greatly outweigh the disadvantages.

M.Mitchell

3/28/2023 05:53:35 pm

Men naturally have more muscle and bone density than women do, so I definitely think that having some regulations in place is necessary to ensure that fair play is actually being practiced.

eduardo maso 2a

3/29/2023 09:14:04 am

i agree on the idea though on the equal i wouldn't because physically males are superior to females and statistically proven that males are indeed better in sports. Considering this equal pay and fame wouldn't fall under something i would agree but in the overall idea that all sports should be played coed yes

Jalyn Suber7B

3/28/2023 02:13:02 pm

I really don't care for coed sports but i do feel like all the rules should be equal.

K Sheffield 2A

3/29/2023 08:56:57 am

Rules should always be equal its just the playing field wont be because the males would hold back their full potential when playing against females

Zariya B. 1A

3/28/2023 02:38:33 pm

I think that all sports should be coed whether professionally or just at school. I say that because every individual whether a girl or boy has their own skills, and talents, so having girls and boys involved in a sport will make a team 10 x better.

S Griffin link

3/28/2023 04:00:32 pm

I feel like coed sports can value and recognize how a person completes a team. It can reach new heights when it’s received by both male and female of the same team. It can include playing softball, dodgeball.Coed sports normally aren’t in school or colleges because it usually isn’t allowed.

zayla foley

3/29/2023 10:39:34 am

I disagree , different genders takes games or sports more seriously than others , it could turn to something negative especially within teenagers .

Amaya J 1A link

3/31/2023 08:47:52 pm

i agree, because me as a teenage boy we are very i mean very competative and with coed sports it may take a wrong turn and end up bad in both ways

K Jacinto 6B

3/31/2023 11:14:23 pm

I agree, each person has there own abilities that can stand out in a coed sports team.

M.Mitchell 6b

3/28/2023 05:46:18 pm

I don't think that any sport should be limited to one gender. That idea just seems unnecessarily biased to me. We should all be able to participate in whatever activity we please. Who says girls can't play professional football? Me, because I have no desire to do so, but for those that do, who am I to stop their shine?

A. Green 3a

3/28/2023 10:35:07 pm

I agree, it is biased to separate sports by gender. As well as your argument that we should be able to do whatever sports that we want. For example, if a boy wants to play volleyball, why should he not be able to? I can relate to you in the sense that I have no desire for any other sport than dance, but that should also be widely seen as a co-ed sport as it is one.

K Sheffield 2A

3/29/2023 08:55:51 am

Sports shouldnt be limited to one gender but some shouldnt be played coed i just feel like itll change like football basketball soccer and other competitive sports like that

eduardo maso 2a

3/29/2023 09:09:59 am

i agree i think if one feels up to the sport then they should participate in it.

J Melgar 6B link

3/29/2023 01:23:13 pm

I agree with you. No matter our gender we should be able to join any activity we desire. It seems unnecessary to separate men and women. I feel we should consider and be open-minded about having more sports where both men and women can play together.

J. Kamtala 3A

3/31/2023 03:45:38 pm

i agree, if a girl wants to play football for a living, why can't she? she knows what she's getting into, as long as she loves what she does then good for her. everyone else says it's dangerous as if she doesn't know that already, if she wants to do it then let her.

A. Green 3a

3/28/2023 09:53:54 pm

Why would we gender sports whenever you are either doing the same thing or the sport is only easily accessible to one gender? Some people make the argument that their boys would hold back when playing against girls and that gives them an unfair advantage. However, no one has to hold back, if a girl is playing a sport against boys than they have accepted the potential consequences because of the idea that some men are "more fit" than women, at the same time though, there are women who could easily defeat a man with no "unfair advantage". Sports should not have a gender attached to them, in either high school or professional. This is modern day segregation.

J Martinez 3a

3/29/2023 08:56:56 am

i agree but also people dedicate there lifes to sports for some people its the only way out and i feel coaches would stop coming if they know the league it coed .

R. Waits 7B

3/29/2023 09:12:07 am

You are absolutely right. I love the way that you think, this is EXACTLY modern day segregation in the works. Just because boys and girls are playing together and one of them is scared to hurt the other, doesn't necessarily mean it's an unfair advantage.

Nox (Katelyn) Sears 2A

3/29/2023 09:30:53 am

No boy should back off playing against a girl or anybody. If they want to play against each other they both have the ability to play that sport. No unfair disadvantages.

S Griffin 3A link

3/29/2023 11:11:06 am

In my opinion, I would agree with you because some boys may have the advantage of playing a specific sport but could have girls on the team. It could be unfair to people who might have a good way of playing in order to help the team win. No matter if it's a guy or girl, they should get a chance to do things for themselves.

J Melgar 6B link

3/29/2023 01:23:05 pm

I agree with you 100%. Limiting sports where both men and women can compete together seems completely unreasonable. Saying it's unfair just based on gender seems like a weak argument and seems like people wouldn't even consider letting men and women play together. We should have sports where both genders are able to play and compete together.

K Stern 5B

3/30/2023 10:13:54 am

I agree with you too. Sports don't have to be limited based on gender if there's men and women willing to compete or play together they should 100% be allowed to no reason why they shouldn't.

M. Mitchell 6b

3/29/2023 08:50:49 pm

I agree. Women, who are willing to compete with other men in co-ed sports, should be fully educated on the physical aggression that they will be exposed to (vice versa)

Kyanez 3A

3/30/2023 10:09:35 am

I agree wiith this because it has points that coed should be equal , but also in some professions it is due to men being or having advantages and it wouldn't be the same for some professional sports to have both genders .

A. Hernandez 5B

3/30/2023 10:29:01 am

I agree because if you are playing a sport that includes both genders there shouldnt be nothing wrong with a male going against a female. If they are playing the sport they shouldnt be a problem of what the sport comes with. People dedicate their lives to sports and are willing to play against anybody to make it to the next level.

Amaya J 1A link

3/31/2023 08:49:50 pm

you are right because a women playing with men could lead to them getting hurt and if they want to play with the men there are consequences to it like them getting seriously injured

J Martinez 3a

3/29/2023 08:54:05 am

I think its cool but there has to be another team for example in highschool have your normal football team but you could also have a coed team that plays other schools . But as long as the main sport or whatever still has that dominant gender . For example girls in volleyball work really hard for scholarships just for a guy to come play and take over the intrest for them .

V Taylor 6b

3/29/2023 11:20:50 am

I agree with you. I think that it would be cool to join together but also keep it fair for each gender and their roles in sports

K Sheffield 2A

3/29/2023 08:54:23 am

I feel like not all sports should be coed because females cant do the same thing as males but the idea is fine but i say that the males would like hold back if they were playing with or against other females but i do say females and males can play any sport i just dont think it should be coed

Saniyah Joubert 7B

3/29/2023 10:42:47 am

That would take the fun out the game though, holding back because of a girl suck. I feel like if women truly believe they can't complete against men then don't get out there. You wouldn't jump in no boxing ring with someone out your weight class.

V Taylor 6b

3/29/2023 11:22:08 am

I agree with what you said even though it would be cool to see the genders come together and play a friendly game together I think that their should be boundaries when it comes to how that sport can help with some peoples future.

Khamari Caldwell 1A

3/30/2023 11:31:57 am

I agree that not all sports should be coed. Not all sports are meant for women to play.

Amalio Garcia 3A

3/29/2023 08:54:35 am

I feel coed games/sports are a good thing because both sex are playing equally and there is no advantage on either side, on our school campus i'm not sure if there any sports that are coed but it will be fun to watch as the people play coed sports in school. If they play in the professional leagues that means the sport was voted to be viewed professionaly, so there are no problems with the sport.

R. Waits 7B

3/29/2023 09:09:10 am

I see what you're talking about because since the sport was voted to be that way, there's no corruption from the crowds. Everyone plays equally and is not dirty (maybe). I think it would be fun to play coed sports in school.

R. Waits 7B

3/29/2023 09:07:01 am

Coed sports are a great idea to some standards. At schools, it would be deemed as fun and enjoyable. In the professional sports outlet, the world isn't really keen on it. Personally, I don't mind it, I don't care to know about or participate in sports to really give an opinion on the subject.

Saniyah Joubert 7B

3/29/2023 10:38:51 am

Niether do I, like boy or girl or both just watch the game.

C. Torres 1A

3/29/2023 11:08:17 am

I agree coed would be great in school but professionally don`t see it working out. It would bring equal respect to both genders in school. I also don`t mind in both school and professionally.

Kyanez 3a

3/30/2023 10:05:19 am

It is a great idea of schools and give them extra sport options while them having a fun time.It helps some schools by also having to pass to play which gets students determined at school.

Z.woods 3a

3/31/2023 09:15:56 am

Yes I agree if coed sports is played professionally it would be a lot that comes with it. Everyone seems to have a problem with woman playing with men.

eduardo maso 2a

3/29/2023 09:08:53 am

i think all sports should be coed. The idea that a sport would or should be targeted to only gender is not only biased and unnecessary but it would also cause an uproar in the community. If one feels like they are up to an activity then they should be given the chance.

Nox (Katelyn) Sears

3/29/2023 09:26:42 am

All sports should be coed. The world is already spilt in gender and gender unfairness. It would be a great opportunity to show that we are all equal to each other no matter the gender or race.

Nox ( Katelyn) Sears 2A

3/29/2023 09:25:08 am

My thoughts on coed sports are that I would love to see this played in school and maybe professionally, because all sex (genders) are playing equally without any advantage against each other. Making the game equal and fun for all genders. Seeing this being used in school or professionally would be a great example to show that everyone is equal and the classic saying if “ boys are better than girls” or “ girls are better than boys” will start to fade away.

K Lake 3A

3/29/2023 09:54:50 am

I have no problem with kids all playing together in elementary and middle school but I think the cut off should be when they get to high school because that when the sport become more serious and competitive. And, people may have to go hard in high school so they can make it to college sports and eventually professional.

K Stern 5B

3/30/2023 10:08:26 am

I agree everyone is equal and like you said that phrase of one gender being better than the other is so immature to me.

Kaydin Lake 3A

3/29/2023 09:50:35 am

I think the gender regarding the sports industry is fine the way it is. Not only the sport considering the skills regarding the two genders but also the genetic makeup of the two genders. For example, if you were to put professional male and female UFC fighters in an octagon together, there is a high percent rate that male fighter is going to beat that female fighter.

C. Torres 1A

3/29/2023 10:55:02 am

I agree because they make specific sports for it It's fine. But when put to professional sports that`s when it becomes a problem. And as for example nine times out of ten the male UFC fighters would destroy a female UFC fighter

Saniyah Joubert 7B

3/29/2023 10:34:03 am

Coed sports are not coed to keep us separated they're coed to keep us equal. No woman is physically strong as a man, so I mean if you want a challenge go ahead and be a young man and play against men or women it really doesn't matter just watch the game.

Tindle. A 7B

3/29/2023 11:45:56 am

I have to say you missed with this one Saniyah, mainly because your statement that 'NO women is physcally strong as a man " is just false. Out of the billion people on this planet some women are exactly that. There are gyms for a reason, and professional fighters for a reason, and some of those women could drag a little man on the street up and down, so to say that is just so 1800s, and were in 2023.

George Arellano 5B

3/30/2023 10:11:24 am

Id have to disagree with no women being stronger than a man there are very physically gifted women out there that are great athletes

zayla foley 2a

3/29/2023 10:37:55 am

I believe sports is just fine the way it is , in school it is appropriate . I think sports should stay with the same gender vs the same gender . Most percent of men are very much stronger than women if we're being logical , No one needs to be hurt so sports are okay the way it is now .

C. Torres 1A

3/29/2023 10:51:51 am

I feel that coed in school is great because it encourages respect among genders. However it would be different when it becomes professional as it would put the women to an unfair advantage. Because men have the physical advantage it would not be competitive at the highest level.

Tindle. A 7B

3/29/2023 11:41:29 am

I think in todays age people should probably stop thinking the whole" it would be unfair to women, because men have the physical advantage". First of all there are many weak men out here just as there are women, and to still be saying they have an advantage makes no sense, because strength has no gender, If a women wanted to work her way up in the strenth area she could, as many do. It would be competitive like you said, but thats what the people want.

R Suarez 3a

3/29/2023 12:23:29 pm

I agree with you because strength does not have no gender.

K. Romero 2A

3/31/2023 08:52:27 pm

I agree women are very smart but when it comes to being able to beat a man in certain sports they have way less of a disadvantage. coed sports should be a learning opportunity and doing it professionally is not the place to learn.

V Taylor 6b

3/29/2023 11:24:49 am

I think that it would be a great idea on a certain level. I dont think that every sport should be coed because some sports are the only way for men and woman to get scholarships to college such as volleyball or football. I think that if genders were to come together that there should be some respect in it because not everything comes easily.

C Jeffers 7B

3/29/2023 12:12:18 pm

i agree every sport should not be coed

z.woods 3a

3/31/2023 09:13:04 am

I agree, some sports shouldn't be coed. For example, football I don't think that would be a good idea for them to go against each other. Football has so many hard hits and it's scientifically proven that men produce more muscle mass.

Tindle. A 7B

3/29/2023 11:37:14 am

I feel like you would have to hold a certain amount of talent to be playing with/or against different genders. I feel like this comes with different rules, and a different look on things. Alot of people out here want to play sports that the norm would say only belong to one gender, so coed sports would be good for those kind of people.

C Jeffers 7B

3/29/2023 12:10:24 pm

I agree cause it makes sense that there are a certain of rules to it

R Suarez 3a

3/29/2023 12:21:46 pm

I agree with you I feel like their are different rules for coed sports.

Jballard1a

3/29/2023 07:46:40 pm

I agree if the woman has the abilities too be very strong like a man MAYBE she should play football with the men but than again science shows man are more dominant than woman.

C Jeffers 7B

3/29/2023 12:08:24 pm

i feel coed sports is weird to me practicing together and stuff like that is cool but i feel like it should be separate and keep it the way it is cause thats just weird to me i think right now is fine and equal and the coaching would be horrible and i dont think the team chemistry would be there at all.

Jballard1a

3/29/2023 07:43:28 pm

I agree I think man and woman should be separated in sports because a man is more dominant than a woman.

X. McDonald 7B

3/30/2023 02:31:43 pm

I agree I feel sports should just stay the way they are because its working just fine.

R Suarez 3a

3/29/2023 12:17:54 pm

I feel that all coed sports should be noncompetitive. I don’t think it’s right for coed sports to be taking as competitive as all male team sports and all female team sports. There’s certain limit of strength guys have that’s girls don’t and it isn’t right for the men to show that much towards women during coed games. Coed should only be for fun, all male teams and all female teams is where you want to actually compete to win.

JBallard1a

3/29/2023 07:45:01 pm

I agree coed sports could be for fun purposes but not on a competitive level because the strength of the average woman is not comparable to a mans muscle.

A. Hernandez 5B

3/30/2023 10:24:03 am

I agree, because males and females in a competitive sport isnt fair because males have more muscle mass than females. It isnt fair to the females for males to compete against them because it takes away the vision of talent that females have. Thats why i believe that it should only be for fun.

Sanchez 6B

3/31/2023 09:18:21 am

I agree many sports require a physical aspect that leaves women at a disadvantage compared to their male counterparts.

G Hernandez 3A

3/31/2023 11:55:46 am

I agree, we should only have coed sports as fun activities instead of actually competing since we are biologically different. that would just be unfair.

jkyla dawkins 1a

3/31/2023 12:57:30 pm

i agree males or femles can take sports for competition

D Burris 5B

3/31/2023 11:38:44 pm

I agree coed sports should be played non competitively and just for fun because of men and women have physical differences.

J Melgar 6B link

3/29/2023 01:22:51 pm

I believe we should have more sports where both genders are able to play and compete against each other. Who's to say women can't play football or compete against a man. In today's world we are all about equality when it comes to gender, yet men and women aren't allowed to play sports together just because it's unfair to women. If women choose to compete against men I am sure they are well aware of what comes with that. We should be more open to having sporting activities where both men and women can play together.

X. McDonald 7B

3/30/2023 02:25:37 pm

I disagree because if a girl is playing football it just isn't fair because men are just physically better then girls in most things and they're things girls are better at then boys.

Joseph

3/29/2023 07:41:31 pm

I feel as if you have a coed sports team everyone should be treated fairly as one , because that’s the only way the team will be successful in the end.

C.lott 2A

3/30/2023 09:02:49 am

I feel that coed sports is not enough respected in a way. I think the sport does not recieve the upmost attention like anything else. Coed sports should be the most important sport due to the fact it has alot to do with interaction between genders.

Kimberly Yanez 3A

3/30/2023 09:56:24 am

Sports is a good way to help you get stuff of your mind and can be a fun competitive game.When you are good at something it makes you want to do it more and find ways to better yourself, weather it's school or professional sports it can be both challenging.The huge difference between school sports and professional sports is the team size,dedication,practices.Coed sports are mainly competing with teams in the county or local which isn't known everywhere but they are still good at what they play,these teams are great but professional would be the time where you get to see 1 on 1 neck breaking competitive challenges.

m.santos 7b

3/30/2023 02:48:34 pm

I completely agree with your comment because coed sports is for team building and working as a team to win. Plus, the pay is all equal in the teams and it's not about gender it's about skill.

K Stern 5B

3/30/2023 10:06:09 am

I feel everyone is equal and if boys and girls wanna play on the same team they should be able to. I'm not really into sports so i'm not sure how it would work but I do feel like teams could have boys and girls and whoever on a team together.

E. Adame 2A

3/30/2023 03:30:30 pm

I agree because if guys and girls want to play on a team together what really is stopping them, like it doesn't even have to be in a professional aspect. I also am not really a sport person but gender really shouldn't determine how good you really are at a sport.

George Arellano 5B

3/30/2023 10:09:02 am

I think that coed sports could be a good thing on a school or peewee level of sports but for professional sports I just don't see it being a good idea. For coed sports I feel like they should be without competition, but in a professional aspect of sports I think that the competition wouldn't be a good idea.

A. Hernandez 5B

3/30/2023 10:19:39 am

I think coed sports should be noncompetitive because a male and a female body physique is way different. Males produce more muscle than females do and that can be an unfair advantage. When there is an unfair advantage it makes the sport no fun.

D Burris 5B

3/31/2023 11:45:56 pm

I agree with you because men and women do have different strengths and one might have an unfair advantage over the other, so playing non-competitively is better.

Khamari Caldwell 1A

3/30/2023 11:29:47 am

No I don't think coed sports should be a thing. Just because you think a girl could do the same sports as a man doesn't mean she can. They just aren't physically capable of doing sports with men and it would be unfair to them if it happens. Once they see how unfair it would be then that's when they start complaining on how men are cheating and ask for advantages.

F. Maltos 3A

3/31/2023 10:04:55 pm

I completely agree with you because females don’t have the same strength and It would be unfair like you said. Females will think that males are cheating since they are tougher when playing sports.

X. McDonald 7B

3/30/2023 02:23:55 pm

I think there are sports for girls and boys for a reason. No girl should be playing football in my opinion especially if it is coed that wouldn't be fair at all. Girls have sports like volleyball, softball, and others I'm forgetting that boys do not play and I think it should stay that way. Girls are not as physically capable to plays sports like football with other boys it is just a fact.

m.santos 7b

3/30/2023 02:45:05 pm

That is in your opinion and obviously it's pretty sexist because you're saying what every other male in society right now is saying. Just because we are biologically different doesn't mean we are not equal. What you just said is feeding into gender stereotyping. I think coed sports aren't just about gender it's also about working as a team and respecting each other and highlighting each others skill.

E. Adame 2A

3/30/2023 03:28:02 pm

Boys actually do play volleyball and softball you just might not see it. There are always teams of male and female for all sports. I don't think our sex should determine our strength and determination for a sport. I just don't think gender should affect how you play.

S Griffin 1A

3/31/2023 09:14:59 am

Gender shouldn't affect how you play I agree

Desiree Ware 3A

3/30/2023 10:56:34 pm

I agree boys are naturally stronger than girls and I just think we have no business playing a sport like football. As in regards of tackling and all that hard hitting. Especially since our bodies are very delicate than boys.

S Griffin 1A

3/31/2023 09:17:13 am

There are boys who play volleyball, softball, other just like girls. There are also girls who play football just like boys do. You're telling me if a 6'2 buff athletic girl came up to you and challenged you in a game of basketball you wouldn't be scared?

J. Kamtala 3A

3/31/2023 03:31:13 pm

I disagree because there really aren't sports for girls and boys, anyone can play any sport. You're being closed minded and stereotyping girls to be small and dainty when they're all not. Girls can be big just like how guys can be small. Also, football isn't all about how big you are, you also need speed, agility and endurance.

I. Ortiz 7b

3/31/2023 08:48:23 pm

We all have different opinions when it comes to this type of topic. In my opinion i feel like your being sexist by saying you dont think girls are capable of playing the same sports as a guy (in this instance football). Physicall strenght dosnt have a gender and they're are in fact several women who are stronger than various men.

m.santos 7b

3/30/2023 02:54:34 pm

Coed sports should be in a school for atleast one sport because it isn't about gender that should have us separate. Just because we aren't biologically the same doesn't mean we aren't equals. Also, coed sports have equal oay, fame, and chances to get into other sports. Coed sports are about working as a team, buildig trust with each other, and help each other be more open minded with the things that are happening in society right now.

Desiree Ware 3A

3/30/2023 10:54:14 pm

Yes, I agree coed sports should be in school for at least one sport, which I think is football. Mainly because boys are naturally stronger than girls, me being a girl myself. And then a girl has a cycle, and we go through many hormonal changes.

m.santos 7b

3/31/2023 10:03:22 am

It doesn't matter if boys are stronger. you saying this makes you look stupid and ignorant. Stop deminishing women as a whole. Just because they may be built differently doesnt mean our skill level shouldnt be the same.

I. Ortiz 7b

3/31/2023 08:53:34 pm

I agree with your comment because what we have in our pants or what we dont shouldnt define what we can or cant do. Most sports are based on team work and technique not by gender. Coed sports should be included in schools to help all of us as a community feel more connected and be more opened minded.

E. Adame 2A

3/30/2023 03:18:04 pm

I think co-ed sports should be normalized because we are all equal and it would be more fun to have. For example, whenever we were in elementary school we would do co-ed activities but as soon as we reached middle school it was only boys this and only girls that? I just think its so stereotyped and the way and we're all just reaching towards the same goal so why not just make it co-ed.

S Griffin 1A

3/31/2023 09:13:57 am

I agree because everyone should be equal and it is more fun than an all girls or all boys game.

J. Castillo 3A

3/31/2023 03:58:15 pm

Yes, kids in elementary play with whoever even if its a boy and a girl, coed sports should be normalized

Desiree Ware 3A

3/30/2023 10:51:01 pm

I don't have a problem with Co-ed sports, because I think regardless of gender you should be able to play the sport you desire and love. In today's society you would think it's wrong for a girl to play on the football team because of her gender. I'm not going to lie I would to because of how today's world judges a sport based off gender. But now I wouldn't think nothing of it. Basing a sport off of gender is just sterotyped.

Desiree Ware 3A

3/30/2023 11:01:34 pm

I also want to add why I think girls shouldn't play football. As mentioned before our bodies go through more hormonal changes than a man. Taking hard hits like that in football can damage our body. Which is why I think that separation between boys and girls should be established in at least the sport football in schools and professionally.

C Valdez 6B

3/31/2023 11:04:33 am

I agree there's nothing wrong with co-ed sports if it's what people want and more options are always good. People should be able to play whatever sport they want. If people want to be able to play co-ed sports they should be able to.

Leonardo Guzman 1A

3/31/2023 03:22:01 pm

I agree, because it seems almost absurd to add restrictions to activities such as this. It almost reminds me of how women were not allowed to vote back in the day, so in a way this is almost like a reincarnation of that. Everyone has their rights, and should not be forced to restriction measures such as this.

Z.woods 3a

3/31/2023 09:07:02 am

I think coed sports are good because it's showing an example of how we are all equal. Women should be able to play any sport a man plays and vice versa for men. There still should be some rules set in place so things won't get out of hand.

Alexia Ruiz 1A

3/31/2023 06:24:28 pm

I agree, a lot of people are saying that it wouldn't work because women are too small or not as strong so they'd get hurt but i don't think that's entirely true. There are some bigger women that could totally play as well or even better than men. I just think they're afraid of change.

A Giles 2A

3/31/2023 08:52:44 pm

I totally agree with you because women can play one sport but not the other. While for men they can pretty much play any sport even if it started off as targeting for females.

S Griffin 1A

3/31/2023 09:12:52 am

I think coed sports aren't a problem. If a boy and a girl want to play the same sport at the same time. A boy shouldn't play any less harder than if it was an all boys sport. If they want to play together they will have to play hard with each and against each other.

C Valdez 6B

3/31/2023 11:10:18 am

I agree, there's nothing wrong with coed sports. Boys shouldn't have to hold back when playing coed to make it fair. I think it would be a good thing to make all sports coed in school and professionally at least as another option to have

Sanchez 6B

3/31/2023 09:14:03 am

Many sports require a physical aspect that leaves women at a disadvantage compared to their male counterparts. In certain activities, women sometimes have the upper hand due to being leaner and more nimble. Yet, in very violent sports such as American football, women are at an immense disadvantage due to size and strength. While simpler sports may be good for co-ed, not all of them can be.

C Valdez 6B

3/31/2023 10:38:59 am

I don't have much of an opinion on coed sports, but I think coed sports should be an option for those at school that want it even if it's just for fun because then there's nothing wrong with it. I think only some sports could be coed though or else there'd be a disadvantage. It wouldn't be fair for a sport like football to have coed in school or professionally because a guy could hurt a girl while tackling but besides that most other sports should have the option.

M Johnson 5B

3/31/2023 03:59:53 pm

I agree, there are sports in schools that could be coed. For example, soccer and swimming. There isn't much contact, but these sports would be good if coed.

Arrianah Bates 6B

3/31/2023 11:34:04 am

How I feel bout coed sports is Interaction between genders in a group sport encourages friendship and mutual respect. Each player is valued and recognized not only for their own unique athletic skill set but for how their talent completes a team, making it stronger and more united.

G Hernandez 3A

3/31/2023 11:50:20 am

As an athlete myself I don't think we should coed sports. I know that many sports like swimming and track have "mixed relays" which include both sexes (2 females and 2 males) competing as a team in a race, and I think those are fun events. But that doesn't mean that we should make women race men and vice versa. Men are biologically faster and stronger than women so it would be unfair to compete against each other just because we want to play as equals. But I guess that depends on the sport.

M. Johnson 6B

3/31/2023 11:54:57 am

All sports should be coed sports because it will lower all of the unnecessary gender stereotypes. If all sports were coed, there would be more respect between the genders, and we won't have males saying females can't do certain things. Coed sports brings the gender together and allow everyone to be recognized for what they're actually capable of.

jkyla dawkins 1a

3/31/2023 12:56:01 pm

i agree because theres a stereotype between boys and girls like a competition and coed sports could prevent that.

A Giles 2A

3/31/2023 08:51:05 pm

I feel the same too because if both genders were to play together then there would be more respect, and also boundaries and getting to know each other more.

jkyla dawkins 1a

3/31/2023 12:54:19 pm

there should be more coed sports. boys have more strength than women so therefore it could help out with things just one gender cant.they should put these sports in school, we shouldnt have to be seperated because of our gender

Leonardo Guzman 1A

3/31/2023 03:19:09 pm

I agree, because this isn't an opinion, it is clearly a fact. We should not be seperated/restricted all because of our gender, not like there would be any cons to it. We all have our rights to do whatever after all, so it should be fair enough.

G. Castaneda 2A

3/31/2023 12:56:52 pm

Me personally I don't see a problem with it because then we would be able to compare and maybe have some competition if they are good. It would be cool to see a NFL pro bowl but instead it's boys against girls. Injuries are going to happen though so I don't know how it house go.

R.Lynch 3A

3/31/2023 09:40:28 pm

I will have to disagree because men will have an unfair advantage over women.

D. Costilla 5B

3/31/2023 11:11:21 pm

I agree with you, it's also not a problem with me, I think it's okay as long as both parties are okay with it. And it would be very fun and interesting to watch an NFL game including with both parties.

J. Kamtala 3A

3/31/2023 03:16:01 pm

I'm no athlete but I do know that there are different sized people of all genders, some women are bigger and stronger than men and vice versa. Biologically men are bigger and stronger but there are women on the same level, but weight and strength isn't everything, agility and endurance is also important. So I think coed sports should exist based on weight and skill, not on gender.

Leonardo Guzman 1A

3/31/2023 03:17:37 pm

I honestly do not have an opinion on coed sports in any way, even in school. Although since some of my earlier school years, I found coed sports to be quite enjoyable. So I honestly think there should be more coed sports, because I honestly don't see why sports like football are only restricted to males.

Alexia Ruiz 1A

3/31/2023 05:54:23 pm

I agree, I don't think I'll ever understand the concept of separating everyone and never seeing how it would be if we just mixed people. Like yeah people might get hurt but people get hurt 24/7 in sports. I don't see why we can't just try it.

Q.williams

3/31/2023 03:46:09 pm

in my opinion i don't think having coed sports would be fair now im not saying that girls cant do what boys can, but it should be fair so both can excell at their sport. Cause naturally guys are bigger than girls and i think it would make the sports more unsafe.I do think they should shine more attention on girl sports.

zaliah s. 2a

3/31/2023 08:46:58 pm

i agree. its a more physicality thing boys while always naturally be stronger and faster than girl so it would be unfair.

R. Lynch 3A

3/31/2023 09:38:39 pm

I agree. Men are naturally stronger than women so it would be an unfair advantage toward men. Despite this, women should still have the spot light on other sports.

G Hernandez 3A

3/31/2023 09:45:35 pm

I agree, in order to each succeed in sports we should be separated

J. Castillo 3A

3/31/2023 03:56:35 pm

My thoughs about this are simple, sports are made for everyone and anyone, they are activities a lot of boys and girls enjoy doing, I say if either gender can play against each other just know what sport your playing, I do see how people can say boys and girls can't play the same sport because boy splay tuff or stuff like that but if a girl wants to play with boys it doesn't matter, its their choice and they know what their getting into, theirs people that play the sport because they love it and wouldn't matter against who.

R. Brown 7B

3/31/2023 08:48:30 pm

I can see where you’re owing from, but the opposite gender shouldn’t be mad if the other wins. Sometimes when men go against women in something, they might end up losing and blaming it on the girls gender. Same goes for women as well. If you happen to go against the opposite, gender people need to stop blaming it on that fact only.

D Sparks 1A

3/31/2023 09:09:01 pm

I understand how you feel about this, but losing isn’t fun. No one should go into a professional game with a huge disadvantage, it’s just not fair. There’s just too many problems associated with professional coed sports.

Shamarian

3/31/2023 10:27:16 pm

I agree with you why create an unnecessary border between the two. Why not just let people enjoy what they love doing.

G. Castaneda 2A

3/31/2023 10:36:51 pm

All that matters is that people get to play the sport they love and care about. The complex of sports isn't simple but many people love watching or playing whether it is men or women playing. Gender really doesn't matter because we all play the same sports.

M Johnson 5B

3/31/2023 03:57:21 pm

I feel as though sports should be coed. There should be a category for people who would like to play with each other. It would be like playing at a gathering.

R. Aponte 2A link

3/31/2023 07:28:26 pm

That’s a good idea by separating them by strength. I see both sides, but I still think it will cause chaos. It would be cool though.

Alexia Ruiz 1A

3/31/2023 05:37:30 pm

I personally don't care about sports so I've never really thought about this. It seems like a cool idea. Even though I don't like sports i have noticed that people tend to favor the boys team over the girls and it's upsetting to see. That's what leads me to believe it would be a cool idea, it might help with the favoritism.

R. Aponte 2A link

3/31/2023 07:18:26 pm

It is a good idea, but I don’t think that they should allow it. They definitely favor the guys sport because they are more aggressive. I think it will cause problems.

zaliah s. 2a

3/31/2023 08:45:31 pm

i agree. boys sports are more physical and intense and i think a girl would get seriously injured while playing with them

R. Brown 7B

3/31/2023 08:45:27 pm

For me, I look at coed sports in a negative light, but reading your comment makes be see a different perspective. I would have never thought about how the public views the boys team over the females team and honestly it doesn’t seem too bad I guess.

F. Maltos 3A

3/31/2023 10:11:51 pm

I agree with you because I honestly never thought of coed sports before. Like you said people favor the boys team over the girls team in any sport now a days which is not right because they should give equal attention to girls sport/team as well. So that is why I agree with you that if both genders play together they would give equal attention to both females and males.

R. Aponte 2A link

3/31/2023 07:14:15 pm

I don’t think that we should let girls and guy play sports together because it will be to problematic. Typically a male is stronger than females, and so it will just cause chaos. I’m honestly in between with supporting it and not supporting it because there are good and bad things about it.

K. Romero 2A

3/31/2023 08:49:22 pm

i understand being on the verge of supporting and not because yeas men are stronger it in the genes, Professionally i agree it would not work out but it can also make both genders respect one another better if they learn in a smaller environment like school

G. Castaneda 2A

3/31/2023 10:49:05 pm

I am in between too as many injuries will happen and it was cause too many issues. Some women are stronger then men but the typical thing is that men are stronger then women as men are usually doing all the hard and heavier things, not saying women are weak but that is just the typical. Having half and half feelings feel reasonable since some problems can occur.

R. Brown 7B

3/31/2023 08:43:40 pm

I don’t fell like coed sports should be a thing. That might sound harsh but there is a reason women and men have separate sports. For instance, men are naturally stronger than women, so them competing in the same sports as women would already set them at a higher advantage. Now that wouldn’t be fair to the women. Basically what I’m saying is there is a few complications when it comes to coed sports.

zaliah s. 2a

3/31/2023 08:44:27 pm

i do not think its biased for sports to be sperated by gender. boys and girls sports should be different unless u identify as that gender if u dont u should play against your gender.

Amaya J 1A link

3/31/2023 08:45:45 pm

in coed you cannot be competative becasue as a dude you will not be able to use the same skill/force towards the girl due to you being able to hurt them as a man i will like to be able to use the force againt a man then what i can againt a women it is nothing sexist againt them i wont just feel right hurting a women

K. Romero

3/31/2023 08:46:35 pm

coed sports are a good idea but only for a smaller environment. A school coed team is good because it can build respect and men could learn not to look down on women. But professionally it would just make women have a huge disadvantage because men will always be somewhat stronger.

D Sparks 1A

3/31/2023 09:06:09 pm

I believe this is a hundred percent true. The average women just cannot physically compete with the average man. Women are put at a huge disadvantage.

A Giles 2A

3/31/2023 08:47:37 pm

To be honest having sports that are coed are not really a problem because if you decided to join that sport then good for you. Everyone has their own choices on what they want to do or not. If you do not want to play with the opposite gender, then great you don't have to. Just because there is one official sport for one gender does not mean you can't play it too. You can just not play with an official team. All I am saying is play with who you want to play with. Everyone has their own opinions that's why there are so many to choose from.

I. Ortiz 7b

3/31/2023 08:59:35 pm

In school its important to feel a connection with your peers, and one of the ways we can help achive that is by adding coed sports into our school. By adding these it will make us feel more equal and generally speaking "guy" sports do get more funds than sports mainly played by women. Especially in the world we live in today its imposrtant to not make one gender feel more than the other one. Many guys argue that women cant play football because they're not as strong as men, but if we do a little research you can see that there are in fact several women who are stronger than various men.

D Sparks 1A

3/31/2023 09:04:16 pm

Coed sports are fine when they are played non competitively like at school something. However, I do not thing coed sports should be played professionally due to the different strengths of men and women. Most men are naturally stronger and faster making them way better physically. This gives men an unfair advantage against most women making professional coed sports unfair.

Riana Thomas 5b

3/31/2023 10:55:08 pm

Perfessionally no but high school yes. High school it's just all fun and games but perfessionally its way more serious. Just be careful

R. Lynch 3A

3/31/2023 09:21:27 pm

Coed sports should be allowed to an extent. Sports such as soccer or basketball have less physical contact with other players so it's fully capable of having male to female competition. On the other hand, sports such as wrestling and football are designed to where men have a clear advantage due to their higher physical abilities.

Riana Thomas 5b

3/31/2023 10:51:22 pm

I do agree with you coded sports should be extent to it. Boys can be rough at some times so in some sports yes. For example contact sports.

Raheem beck 5b

3/31/2023 11:49:45 pm

I agree because not saying women can't do these sports through their own gender, but it wouldn't be the same having to alter the rules just to even the advantages.

F. Maltos 3A

3/31/2023 09:23:24 pm

In my opinion, I think that coed sports should not be played in school or professionally because men are stronger than females and don’t have the same force. Even though many people will say that men and woman should have equal rights and both genders should play together. Which I agree with that but I just believe that it’s better that the same gender play vs each other because what if females get hurt and could be more dangerous than males.

D. Costilla 5B

3/31/2023 11:08:02 pm

I agree with you, men and woman don't have the same force, which can lead to unfair situations during the sport. Men do have an upper hand physically speaking.

Shamarian

3/31/2023 10:25:07 pm

Me personally I think that there shouldn’t be any coed sports. I’m beyond tired of the stereotype that men are better and stronger than women. We need our time to shine finally shut these men up.

Riana Thomas 5b

3/31/2023 10:41:32 pm

Coded sports should not be a thing. I say this because if your a women and you want to do sports with men go ahead. Nobody should tell you you can't do this because your that. Thats not right regardless what you look like, act like, race, or gender.

G. Calderon Batista

3/31/2023 10:48:40 pm

I think co-ed sports should be a thing because everybody no matter their sex should be able to participate in the sports they want to. I also feel like there should be rules in regulations because men do have a different strength than women & are genetically built different. I feel like this would be a good thing to try but it might not work out due to certain things.

Raheem Beck 5B

3/31/2023 11:47:30 pm

I agree because there are certain physical advantages us men may have but if you decided to kin then the game shouldn't be altered it is on you to compete.

D. Costilla 5B

3/31/2023 11:02:38 pm

In my opinion, I think that it's okay that coed sports are a thing because, it adds more of a variety of who you are playing with and getting to know. While being in a single gender sport you can't do so. Everyone has their own opinions and might not agree, since scientifically speaking men do have a fair advantage and an upper hand, while woman don't as much. For example, I as a woman would want to have coed sports because, that way everyone is free to play equally.

D Burris 5B

3/31/2023 11:16:35 pm

I don’t have a problem with coed sports as a school thing,but just not competitively. Because men and women have many physical differences. Also at the same time I feel that gender shouldn’t affect the sport you love and want to play.

K Jacinto 6B

3/31/2023 11:17:55 pm

Since a lot of people claim women should play with men together in sports I think that should be allowed but with regulations. In hockey women would straight up get laid out so that’s why regulations should be implemented. This could bring awareness and interest at the professional level to show all sorts of individual skills from both men and women.

Raheem Beck 5B

3/31/2023 11:45:42 pm

I feel if the sport is already coed then there should be no unfair judgement to help with advantages. No matter how good you can compete or play there shouldn't be any regulations they already know what they signed up for. If that's the decision you made you should be able to live with it.

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