Gender inequality impacts the career of a female athlete. Today the sports industry discriminates against professional female athletes.This issue is important to study because sports play a big role in many people's everyday lives. It brings joy and happiness and can create a strong passion which can lead to a successful career. The benefits of women in sports can range from challenging gender stereotypes to women taking leadership roles which can help better their own career and encourage and better the community around them. Men do no have to face these issues which makes it easier for them to gain popularity and recognition leading to a successful career.