SOC275H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: The Iron Maiden, The Beauty Myth, Maria Sharapova
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19th century imperial manhood : sports becomes an inherently. 20th century: women"s increasing involvement with sports (us-1972. Yet the subtle forms of discrimination persists for women in sports in masculine pursuits aimed at training boys" bodies and minds for their roles as men. Title ix, canada-human rights) terms of recognition, loss of femininity or heterosexuality, and compensations. Tiger williams and maria sharapova: the highest earning male and female athletes in the world (2009) Bob probert, a hockey player who died at the age of 45. Sports as a testing ground for gender socialization. Learning to be tough and aggressive, to endure pain, and to compete, and to sacrifice one"s body and safety. Caster seanaya, 2009 olympics track golden medalist: reestablishing. Women are accepted to meet the high demands of feminine beauty. She thought this was the main reason that curtails other. She called this the iron maiden that is almost impossible to attain advancements women make.
