Amelia Brodka and Jess Robledo Soar Toward Gender Equity in Skateboarding
An article about Amelia Brodka and Jess Robledo in Shoot The Curl – a student publication that tells digital stories about local surfing and skating communities.
Read to learn more about how Amelia and Jess both followed the same goal to push towards gender equality in skateboarding, and how their journeys in the world of skateboarding are woven together by undeniable similarities and stark differences.
But when she actually turned pro herself, she realized that skill in skating wasn’t going to be enough on its own. A clear lack of opportunities for women and girls to compete and gain visibility in the sport stacked the odds against her.
“To be valued societally in that way, it makes it easier to communicate the impact that skateboarding has had on us,” Brodka said. “It makes it easier for others to pursue, whether it’s actual skateboarding or just being a part of the industry, and it’s already created an immense amount of opportunities for people around the globe who are now able to run skateboarding
programs in their countries.” – Amelia Brodka”“On and off my board, that woman inspires me and encourages me and empowers me to step into my greatness, It’s hard to come up with the right words, but it’s been an incredible privilege and honor to work alongside Amelia Brodka.” – Jess Robledo
Amelia Brodka Soars Toward Gender Equity in Skateboarding
