"Angela, a 72-year-old Liverpool fan, has faced questioning about her presence at matches simply because she is a woman, highlighting ongoing sexism in football."
"Kick It Out reported 131 incidents of sexism at football matches this season, more than double the number from the same period last year, indicating a troubling trend."
"One female fan stated, 'I'll take her to the women's game if that doesn't get ruined, but I won't be taking her to the men's game until she's a lot older,' reflecting concerns about safety and sexism."
"Zoe Hitchen, a former football photographer, recounted being targeted with sexist chants and inappropriate behavior, stating, 'It felt like if you want to go to the men's game, you have to grin and bear it.'"
Sexism in football is a growing concern, with 131 reports of sexist incidents recorded by Kick It Out this season, more than double from last year. Female fans, like Angela, face questioning of their presence at matches due to their gender. One unnamed female fan expressed her reluctance to take her daughter to men's games due to safety concerns. Zoe Hitchen, a former football photographer, experienced regular sexist harassment, including inappropriate behavior from mascots, and reported a lack of action from clubs regarding her complaints.
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