Quidditch a Co-Ed Sport? Jon Welty Peachey, an alumni of the University of Illinois, and Adam Cohen and Nicole E. Melton, both alumni of Texas Tech University, researched and observed a game of Quidditch that boasts a co-ed structure. The three alumni gained viewpoints from three different players on how they felt the co-ed aspect affected the game.
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I think it helps the game. It helps balance out teams. Everyone has a different skill level and different strengths they can bring to the pitch, regardless of gender.
"It keeps it diverse and interesting, because men and women have to play to different strengths, and it helps us challenge each other.
It helps the game with inclusiveness and acceptance, which is great for new teams.
As a result of their research and observations, the alumni concluded that both genders reported stereotype reduction due to participation in the sport, and women also reported feeling increased levels of self-confidence and pride.