Politics of Gender (in)Equality Relating to Sport and Development Within a Sub-Saharan Context of Poverty

Burnett, Cora

doi:10.3389/fsoc.2018.00027

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“…Burnett, affirms that gender, recreational needs, and the availability of leisure time for the participant influence these recreational preferences. 14 In addition, Zipp and Nauright, point out that the knowledge of the particular activity and the skill to participate in that activity influence the preferences. 15 Sevin and Özil are of the similar view that gender, age, and marital status of the person influence recreational preference and participation.…”

Section: Literature Review Recreational Preferences and Gendermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…17 Based on the above, the study conducted in sub-Saharan by Burnett revealed that gender plays a significant role in recreational preferences within a social system, and gender is associated with specific recreational activities. 18 For instance, in any given social system, men and boys are culturally and religiously associated with outdoor activities that involve physical exertion, while women and girls are associated with domestic activities that demand less physical exertion. Heise et al, revealed that cultural systems orientate men and women to participate in culturally accepted activities.…”

Section: Literature Review Recreational Preferences and Gendermentioning

confidence: 99%

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An Analysis of the Recreational Preferences of School Teachers in Rural Areas of South Africa: The Case of Gender Differences

Lekgothoane,

Molise

2024

EHASS

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The recreational preference is a chosen individual lifestyle that is socially constructed for multiple purposes such as enjoyment and relaxation of the mind, and therapeutic purpose. However, if the chosen lifestyle is not well combined with a recreational system, it defeats the major purpose and causes more. The study aimed to examine gender differences in the recreational preferences of school teachers in rural areas of Limpopo Province, South Africa. A quantitative survey design was used on a sample of 250 school teachers. The results showed significant (P<0.05) gender differences among male and female teachers ranging from the age of 31-50 years old in active and passive recreational activities. Female participants scored high preference rates in most passive recreational activities, and lower preference rates in active recreational activities, as compared to their male counterparts, more especially in activities that demand more physical exertion. However, among all the mentioned active activities, female teachers only scored a high preference rate in netball. Furthermore, participation on social media was the only activity that had an equal preference rate in all age groups and across all genders of the school teachers. Therefore, this study suggested that recreational service providers should provide a variety of recreational activities that could integrate gender mainstreaming into the recreational system. Also, awareness campaigns on the importance of balancing both active and passive preferences should be implemented in rural areas of Limpopo Province, South Africa. Keywords: Active Recreation, Gender, Passive Recreation, Recreational Preferences.

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Section: Literature Review Recreational Preferences and Gendermentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Review Recreational Preferences and Gendermentioning

confidence: 99%