Title: 5 Female Athletes Who Are Famous Advocates For Equality | Sports Empire
Headings: 5 Female Athletes Who Are Famous Advocates For Equality
5 Female Athletes Who Are Famous Advocates For Equality
Billie Jean King
Megan Rapinoe
Venus Williams
Serena Williams
Abby Wambach
Conclusion

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Billie Jean King
One of the very first people to speak on the issue is Billie Jean King. A former top professional player, Miss King is considered as part of the greatest of the greats. Throughout her career, she successfully won 39 Grand Slam titles. Following her successes on and off the court, King rallied for equal pay and prizes for both men’s and women’s tennis games. To further her fight, she co-founded numerous organizations such as World Team Tennis and Billie Jean King Leadership – both of which are geared towards female access to sports, inclusivity, and diversity. ADVERTISEMENT
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Megan Rapinoe
Together with her team, the United States Women’s National Soccer team, Megan Rapinoe leads the fight against social injustices and inequality in sports. Known for her help in securing the second FIFA World Championship Cup in 2015 and 2019, Rapinoe continues to make noise and use her presence to demand what’s right. In 2019, 28 players, including Rapinoe, filed a lawsuit against their respective employers following allegations of institutionalized gender discrimination. At the core of their demand is equal pay between both sexes.