Ritual-based Behavior that Reinforces Hegemonic Masculinity in Golf: Variations in Women Golfers' Responses

McGinnis, Lee Phillip; Gentry, James W.; McQuillan, Julia

doi:10.1080/01490400802557915

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“…Central to this perspective is that both females and males are socialized into accepting a traditional and dominant form of masculinity. This is achieved through individuals (e.g., PE teachers and coaches), social groups (e.g., sportsmen and women) and institutions (e.g., schools, the media, prisons and the military) reinforcing, championing and supporting traits of this dominant form of masculinity including firmness, mesomorphy, an absence of sensitivity, and aggression and violence (Hinojosa, 2010;Karp, 2010;Kendall, 2008;Light, 2007;McGinnis, Gentry, & McQuillan, 2009;Parker & Curtner-Smith, 2012). Moreover, the esteem in which this dominant form of masculinity is held serves to marginalize and thwart the attempts of women and girls to succeed in traditional 'masculine activities' like sport (Antunovic & Hardin, 2012).…”

Section: Theoretical Perspectivementioning

confidence: 99%

Hegemonic masculinity in sport education: case studies of pre-service physical education teachers with teaching orientations

Chen

Curtner‐Smith

2013

Sport, Education and Society

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Previous research had indicated that pre-service teachers (PTs) with coaching orientations reinforced sexism and masculine bias while employing the sport education (SE) model. The purpose of the current study was to examine whether or not and the degree to which SE delivered by PTs with teaching orientations served to combat or reinforce sexism and masculine bias. Participants were two PTs who taught four SE seasons during their culminating internship. The theory of hegemonic masculinity guided data collection and analysis. Data were collected through formal, informal and stimulated recall interviews, passive participant observation, and document analysis. Analytic induction and constant comparison were used to analyze the data. Findings revealed that masculine bias and sexism were largely combatted and rejected during the SE seasons and that the PTs provided a relatively equitable experience for girls and smaller, less physically able boys. Key reasons for the PTs' success included their liberal views about sport, their willingness to confront the prevailing sporting culture and the fact that they taught elementaryaged children.

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Section: Theoretical Perspectivementioning

confidence: 99%

Hegemonic masculinity in sport education: case studies of pre-service physical education teachers with teaching orientations

Chen

Curtner‐Smith

2013

Sport, Education and Society

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“…We also found that while many women have experienced difficulty in finding acceptance in the male-dominated poker world, the avenue of women-only tournaments has allowed them to experience a sense of communitas, or engagement in a community feeling (McGinnis et al, 2009;Turner, 1974), they have been unable to find in co-ed play. Women have bonded over their dislike for the way men treat them, and over the way they treat men who enter their own community.…”

Section: International Gambling Studies 379mentioning

confidence: 91%

“…In the overall friendlier atmosphere of women-only games, women experienced the inclusive communitas, or heightened sense of community (McGinnis, Gentry, & McQuillan, 2009;Turner, 1974), that they did not feel in co-ed poker games. Erica mentioned she had made friends at these events, with whom she still socializes at and away from the table.…”

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confidence: 97%

Chicks with decks: the female lived experience in poker

Abarbanel

Bernhard

2012

International Gambling Studies

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Though poker does not inherently discriminate between men and women, the proportion of men in the game is much higher than that of women. The authors describe the female lived experience in poker, including interactional barriers to participation from the moment they step foot in the door, to individual decisions at the table, and through to the time they depart. In-depth qualitative interviews with 13 recreational and professional poker players are used to explore these issues. Strategies women use to overcome the potentially uncomfortable and intimidating environment to persist in poker play are also explored, such as community-building through women-only poker games and adapting to and forming aggressive play strategies. It is suggested that poker be distinguished as a unique example of gender differences in gambling, a complex group interaction that goes beyond the current theory on gendered gambling preferences.

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“…Our intention is to propose a theoretical model that accommodates the different factors stressed in the literature that are determinant in understanding women's behavior towards golf participation. According to McGinnis, Gentry, and McQuillan (2009), it is essential to further develop gender theory in leisure and to advance feasible changes in golf environments that might facilitate women's full engagement. Furthermore, we have found justification for our research in , who outlined areas of future research including recreation and golf, since there are significant challenges facing golf operations in clubs.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%