ISBN:
978-1-7936-0063-9
Language:
English
Pages:
viii, 205 Seiten :
,
Illustrationen ;
,
24 cm.
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
Keywords:
Boxing for women
;
Women boxers
;
Boxing / Social aspects
;
Boxen.
;
Boxerin.
;
Geschlechterrolle.
;
Boxen
;
Boxerin
;
Geschlechterrolle
Abstract:
"This book offers a glimpse into the cultural terrain of women's boxing as it manifests in everyday gyms for novice boxers. Taking an ethnographic approach, Collins examines broader understandings of gender, violence, self-defense, commodification, and health and fitness from the point of view of women who engage the sport"--
Description / Table of Contents:
Finding boxing in a strip-mall -- From Amazonians to cardio classes : women, consumerism, and combat sports -- Commodifying and the woman boxer : popular culture, media, and the sexualized fighter -- Fighting tough...but not too tough -- There are only three rules of fight club, "No spectators, no social media, and no boob shots!" -- Sparring like men? : gender maneuvering and the emotional work of getting in the ring -- Violence, safety, and self-defense : unpacking the narrative that boxing is self-defense -- The female fight : sport and the spectacle
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