The Girls of Summer.

  • Published In: Atlantic, 2025, v. 335, n. 4. P. 48 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Tiffany, Kaitlyn 3 of 3

Abstract

The article from the Atlantic Monthly titled "The Girls of Summer" discusses the historical exclusion of women from professional baseball and highlights the experiences of women participating in the New York Yankees Women's Mini-Fantasy Baseball Camp. The camp provided women with the opportunity to play baseball in a major-league stadium and interact with former Yankees players. The article also explores the challenges faced by women in pursuing baseball as a sport, the lack of professional opportunities for women in baseball, and the efforts to establish a Women's Pro Baseball League. Through personal anecdotes and historical context, the article sheds light on the cultural significance of baseball and the ongoing struggle for gender equality in the sport. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Atlantic. 2025/04, Vol. 335, Issue 4, p48
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1072-7825
  • Accession Number:183617795
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