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Originally Posted by Rita C
Really.
Quite honestly, I know that happens. I'm female and 52. I know quite well how one can be judged on ability simply by being female.
Doesn't mean these judgments are right.
Rita
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And I am sure that is the case. Just like your age will be a huge factor as well. And honestly your age will hold you back more than your gender. Anytime they see a female official at least where I live they advance much faster than the men do on either side of the ball (girl's or boy's basketball). Your age would make people think you do not have much time in the game, so the people in power would be afraid to put you in situations above the up and comers.
Once again, officiating is an athletic endeavor. If you show any signs that you cannot work up to those expectations, they will find other people that will. Just like the NBA does not draft 5'2" guard just because they played ball in HS. You have to prove you are worthy and as an official our eyesight is apart of that.
And you keep talking about what is right. We have people that cannot work a game in the town the live; even though that does not prove a bias or that there would be a problem with the product on the court. It is about credibility and that credibility is not always about compete and rational thinking. In most cases you could not easily change your gender (and if you would there is nothing wrong with that), but you can change your appearance which involves uniform, eyewear, hair style, facial hair and even your weight. If that is a problem, then do not complain when you are not picked to work certain games or tournaments (not even top HS and college games) because it is harder for them to sell you to the people that the game is for.
Peace