Ep. 26 Penalties, Pawns, and Parenthood: Shattering Stereotypes on and off the Field!

In the latest episode of All1nclusive,Tracy and Meenal unravel the wild ride of the Women’s World Cup tournament, hosted in Australia this year. From penalty shootouts that had them on the edge of their seats to community gatherings that turned beaches into makeshift stadiums, they dissect the Matildas' spotlight-stealing journey.
Listen to how even non-sporty Meenal got caught up in the soccer fever, and Tracy's divided loyalties watching the match between England and Australia.
They dive into the unexpected camaraderie at matches and explore how global fans proudly support teams from around the world, blending patriotism and love for the game.
Tracy and Meenal also share the plight of the Afghanistan women's national soccer team. A team of incredibly talented women banned from playing in the tournament, thanks to the Taliban's iron grip. It's a story that reminds us how, while many cheer for women's soccer worldwide, some women risk more than just a red card to play.
In another story that's more confusing than a chessboard without pieces. Tracy and Meenal talk about The International Chess Federation’s (FIDE) decision to ban transgender women in chess events, leaving everyone in checkmate! Join Tracy and Meenal as they decipher this puzzling move by FIDE. Chess, a game of minds, not muscles, is now dividing players based on gender identity. The chess world isn't the only one scratching its head. Chess masters, MPs, and people worldwide are chiming in, and the consensus is clear: this move is as absurd as a knight trying to ride a rook.
In this week’s "What would YOU do?" Tracy and Meenal share a video clip from the UnStereotype Alliance, an organization dedicated to battling stereotypes, especially in media. In this example of a conversation around a potential new hire, a woman, who recently had a baby. There is questioning around whether her new motherhood might be a 'distraction' to her job. What?! Meenal shares how these types of conversations go down in her workplace and how remote working is evolving for working parents. The duo raises critical questions about the unfair stereotypes and biases that still persist in workplaces.

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