Women in Sport: Issues and ControversiesThis second edition provides a broad-based survey of topics relevant to girls and women's participation in sport. The contributing authors are leading authorities in their respective disciplines. The topics directly relate to courses in women in sport, gender issues, women's studies, sport in American society, and twentieth century "herstory." Anyone interested in the women's sports movement and issues related to women's opportunities for sports participation should find this text a valuable resource. |
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... challenge the male model and it certainly did not make girls into men . The women's model envisioned sport for girls ... challenged until the 1920s , when female athletes sought validation in international competition and competing ...
... challenge the male model and it certainly did not make girls into men . The women's model envisioned sport for girls ... challenged until the 1920s , when female athletes sought validation in international competition and competing ...
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Issues and Controversies Greta L. Cohen. 17 Psychological and Social Challenges for Females in Sport MIMI MURRAY AND HILARY MATHESON Introduction he purpose in this chapter is to present the psycho - social challenges for females gh be ...
Issues and Controversies Greta L. Cohen. 17 Psychological and Social Challenges for Females in Sport MIMI MURRAY AND HILARY MATHESON Introduction he purpose in this chapter is to present the psycho - social challenges for females gh be ...
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... challenges regarding self - improvement . Both mental and physical challenges within the team setting must be ... challenge and will take on public criticism at anytime , if warranted . She also will stand up for her team if she ...
... challenges regarding self - improvement . Both mental and physical challenges within the team setting must be ... challenge and will take on public criticism at anytime , if warranted . She also will stand up for her team if she ...
Contents
Gender Role Stereotypes and Early Childhood Socialization | 1 |
Whose Body is This? Womens Sports and Sexual Politics | 25 |
An Ideological Dilemma | 37 |
Copyright | |
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