Sexism in chess: Female players face 'gender bias' even from mentors and parents, study claims
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A new study from New York University has found that female chess players in the male-dominated game of chess face "gender bias" from their mentors and even their parents. Here are details.
Parents also said they believe female players have less supportive environments than boys. Sexism and sexual violence in the chess world were cited as "one of the main reasons why women and young girls, especially in their teens, stop playing chess." Former female chess champion and Miss England contestant Emily Cossey said the study does not surprise her. "It needs to be more accepted that women can be good at chess." Maureen Mackey is managing editor of lifestyle for Fox News Digital.
The game for women received a boost with the hit TV series "The Queen's Gambit."