Family - Family is a very significant social factor, which is generally responsible for early sports socialization. The socializing process at home for both sexes is different. Males usually get more support and encouragement to get involved in sports activities. They are further provided with more facilities to encourage and support participation in sports and games.
However female usually are not encouraged to get involved in sports activities.
School - The culture of sports is generated in schools and the reputation of the school is dependent on the success of male and females as sports personalities. Lots of schools do not have girl teams as male teams (soccer/ wrestling/boxing etc/) They do not have proper arrangements for coaches and sports facilities for females.
Culture - Cultural beliefs have a great impact on the involvement of females in sports. Many cultures still firmly believe that women’s place is in the kitchen. The participation in the sports masculinises females is viewed negatively.
Attitude and prejudices - Attitude and prejudices of society play a significant role in sports participation; some females avoid certain sports for fear of being perceived as masculine. Due to such attitude and prejudices of society regarding sexuality inhibit females to participate.
Religious faith discourages woman participation in sports.
Illiteracy in society.
Biological inferiority.
Lesser concentration to develop woman sports equipment & facilities.
