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The debate community has, in recent years, championed the concept of inclusion. With the rise of Urban Debate Leagues on the collegiate level and the creation of the CEDA (Cross Examination Debate Association) Commission on Women and Minorities, the collegiate debate community has made clear attempts to foster an atmosphere of diversity and equal opportunity in the realm of academic debate. However, literature focused on female participation in debate at the high school level is lacking. Significant disparities between female and male participation in debate are still points of concern in high school debate. Despite the guise of equal opportunity, we hypothesize that certain elements in debate structurally disadvantage female debaters. In this analysis, we will use recent data from Lincoln-Douglas Debate tournaments to isolate and examine elements that may be causing disproportionate gender representation. Moreover, we will suggest plans of action to remedy these factors. |
