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Gender Equality Sports History

The NFL, Sexism, and Diagnosing CTE: League of Denial (Part 5 of 9)

20146 minPGcurrent-affairs

Dr. Ann McKee shares her struggles as a woman in sports medicine and CTE diagnosis.

Gender Equality Sports History

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Channel: FRONTLINE PBS | Official

The NFL, Sexism, and Diagnosing CTE: League of Denial (Part 5 of 9)

2014• 6 minPG

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Dr. Ann McKee shares her struggles as a woman in sports medicine and CTE diagnosis.

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Dr. Ann McKee discusses her experiences in the medical field, highlighting her belief that she wasn't taken seriously due to her gender. She emphasizes the challenges women face in being acknowledged within the sports medicine community, particularly regarding the diagnosis of CTE in NFL players. The documentary encourages viewers to watch the full film and follow FRONTLINE on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook for more insights. It also mentions the support from various foundations, including the Knight Foundation and the MacArthur Foundation, which help make this important content accessible to the public.

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