Athletic Training: Article Analysis

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Stephanie M. Mazerolle’s article, “Perceptions From Women Athletic Trainers Who Have Departed the Traditional Setting in Athletic Training” indicates that female athletic trainers leave the profession before the age of 28. Mazerolle’s purpose is to demonstrate that a woman's life is more complex and there are many factors that will influence them to leave their profession. This article was written to educate women in the field of Athletic Training. Mazerolle uplifts awareness on how women leave the field after the age of 28, the concerns with financial stability , and sexism.
For starters, the factors for leaving fall into 3 categories: Individual, Organizational, and Sociocultural. Many of these women depart from the profession for family