Demonstration Effect And The Growth Of Women's Sports

Oct 29, 2025

A recent article in The Conversation discusses the growth of women's sport, keeping girls in sport longer, and the Demonstration Effect.

In order to help keep girls in sport, and close the participation gender gap in Canada, everyone needs to participate — government, corporate Canada and local clubs.

theconversation.comThe ‘demonstration effect’ can inspire girls to play — but only if communities are readyIn order to help keep girls in sport, and close the participation gender gap in Canada, everyone needs to participate — government, corporate Canada and local clubs.

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