Intersectionality is important for understanding how sports rules and chances are created. It shows how different parts of our identities, like race, gender, and social class, come together and affect how we experience sports.

Let’s break it down:

• Race: People from different racial backgrounds may have a harder time getting to sports facilities.
• Gender: Women’s sports usually get less money, which limits their chances to play.
• Socioeconomic Status: Kids who come from low-income neighborhoods often don’t have the resources they need to join sports.

When we understand these connections, we can create better policies that make sports fairer for everyone.