Certainly some women have proven they can play on
the same field as men. McArther and Autisser have
proven that.

Still it is good to recognize accomplishments that are "first's".
These are the women that pave the way.

"Scotty" wrote
Isn't it demeaning to women to use their sex to make a
''special classification'' for an award?

Doesn't this help to prove the 'women are less than men'
stereotype?