Girls should be able to do the sports that boys do in PE and vice versa

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

Many girls believe that Physical Education in schools around the globe is sexist. Boys are allowed to play rugby and football, cricket etc, girls don't get that opportunity. As much as it is sexist towards girls, some boys would enjoy trying dance, netball, rounders etc. Can this be changed?

We believe that in secondary schools, students do not get an equal chance at trying a variety of sports. Many girls in our secondary school wish to have the chance to play rugby and football in PE. We understand that there are school clubs and local clubs for girls for predominantly male sports but most of us have other commitments and do not have the time to attend these clubs and we wish to have the chance to play these sports in PE.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

It's up to individual schools to decide how to run their PE classes. You could raise this issue with your school's governing body.

Alternatively, you could start a new petition calling on the Government to require schools to offer the same PE opportunities to all pupils, regardless of gender.

Timeline

27 Feb 2016	Petition opened for signatures
2 Mar 2016	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15

Status Rejected

Rejected 2 Mar 2016

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