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S204 Sociology Lesson 12 : Gender & Sport (Relationship between…
S204 Sociology Lesson 12 : Gender & Sport
What is Sex & Gender?
SEX
Categorised by terms "Male" & "Female"
Physical difference
GENDER
Cultural difference
Categorised by terms "Man", "Woman", "Masculine" & "Feminine"
Gender Ideology
Is based on a model where people are classified into two sex categories: Male or Female
Varies from culture to culture
History of Gender & Sport (TITLE IX <<nine>>)
Changed the face of sports in the United States & influence women's sport worldwide
Law in the United States prohibiting gender discrimination in schools
Tells us that the law can be a powerful tool for making changes in society
Men learnt to respect women as athletes
Relationship between Masculinity & Sports
Sport helps males to define what it means to be masculine & also plays an important role in determining how society defines masculinity
Boys learn that dangerous acts in sports is necessary part
Being violent in sports can avoid labels such as "faggot" & "sissy" & become a "real" man
However, violence may not necessary be limited to men
Dominant ideas about masculinity leads to higher rate of injures
Relationship between Femininity & Sports
Sport makes women more masculine, not more feminine
Feminine sports are more likely to be individual than team sports (emphasize beauty & aesthetic pleasure)