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Despite significant strides towards gender equality in various sports following the second wave of feminism, harness horse racing has remained relatively stagnant. Gender, Work, and Harness Racing: Fast Horses and Strong Women in Southwestern Pennsylvania delves into the narratives of women in this field, revealing how they harness their unique circumstances to advocate for positive transformation. Vividly recounting the experiences of resilient women who not only survive but occasionally thrive in harness horse racing, Elizabeth Anne Larsen’s insightful analysis is a valuable resource for those studying gender and work, occupational sex segregation, and women’s studies.