SAGE News Clips: Sportswear Informed by ReligionDescription: Sportswear for Muslim girls and women is on the rise. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Muslim girls on the basketball team found playing to their best ability a challenge. Working alongside the University of Minnesota, the girls designed and created active wear that would allow them to focus on athletic skills rather than their dress. Muslim student Zubida Chafee declares: "We actually focus on the basketball instead of our scarves." The video reminds the viewer of the controversy Muslim girls and women may face in professional and recreational sports.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 255, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the

test, and answer the following questions:According to the video, what was the challenge for the group of Muslim girls in Minneapolis?

A. The girls needed their school to allow them to play basketball wearing their traditional dress.
B. The girls needed their families to allow them to play basketball wearing shorts and T-shirts.
C. The girls needed basketball uniforms that fit both their religious customs and their athleticism.
D. The girls needed to decide between basketball and religion.


Answer: C

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