Sports

Should prize money be equal for men and women in all sports?

For

Equal work and skill deserve equal reward.

Against

Income should reflect revenue and audience size.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Athletes who put the same effort and dedication into a sport should receive the same rewards for it.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • The 2023 winners had a total prize of $10.5 million. Last place for the men got 10 million.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • Sports salaries aren't based on gender; they are based on revenue, viewership, and market demand.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Male and female athletes should be paid an equal percentage of their sport’s revenue, not necessarily the same absolute dollar amount.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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