Product Description

A critique of sexism in contemporary sport in which the author shows how it affects women and men outside the playing arena, examining how women are excluded from participating in sport on equal terms with men, and how all-male sporting environments foster misogyny and sexual violence.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #927654 in Books
• Published on: 1996-08-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Customer Reviews

Extremely interesting but take it with a pinch of salt!
A fascinating examination of the derogation of femininity that sport encourages. It takes a heart-felt look at the inequalities and violent attitudes to women that are entrenched in many sports. It is an easy read and extremely interesting. However, the author takes rather a radical view and at times could be understood as taking an anti-male stance. This is not good social science, much is anecdotal, however it remains a fascinating read which will stimulate ideas in every reader.

One of the best books I have ever read!
Quite simply this is one of the best books I have ever read. It does mostly concern american sports and culture but this does not make the book any the less interesting for readers from other countries. It really provides a deep insight into the way women and men treat and view sport - and shows the level of prejudice and sexism that sadly exists just below the surface.

I was got so absorbed in this book that I read it in a day, oblivious to how sunburnt I was getting. It's amazing - buy this book!!!