The top of hierarchies rarely cause change to happen, and will most likely fight it.
The top also sees lower groups as charity cases, and expects to be praised for the crumbs that they hand out.
In a statement released today, U.S. Soccer recounted the role
the federation has played in the growth of women’s soccer, including
its introduction to the Olympic Games and in providing full-time
salaries for top players.
See what we mean?
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/01/sports/soccer/uswnt-us-women-carli-lloyd-alex-morgan-hope-solo-complain.html?smid=fb-share&_r=0