Gender, Sport, and the Role of Alter Ego in Roller Derby

AvColleen Arendt

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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Gender, Sport and the Role of the Alter Ego in Roller Derby focuses on the resurgence of roller derby by examining the appeal and dedication to a sport that combines the masculine aggression and physicality of sport with a more feminine, or alternative, style of organizing and community building. No longer a scripted sport filled with fake fighting and hair pulling, derby, though still dangerous, has nevertheless exploded in popularity around the world. Drawing on data from in-depth interviews with women players, Colleen Arendt reveals how derby has come to serve as a site of gender rebellion and emancipation that empowers participants. She demonstrates how players find roller derby a place to build friendships and support networks, while giving back to their community. The book also analyzes the adoption of derby personas, or alter egos, which many players use. While many players derive joy and other benefits from their derby personas, others argue that personas and alter egos detract from the athleticism and legitimacy of the sport. Finally, by considering the relationship between gender, sport, society, and power, this book tries to answer the question: Why derby? Why now?

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-02-25
Mått:138 x 216 x 7 mm
Vikt:230 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Focus on Global Gender and Sexuality
Antal sidor:114
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9780367492366

Utforska kategorier

Sportböcker inom Sport, fritid och hobby
Genusvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Colleen E. Arendt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul, United States. Her research interests lie at the intersection of organizational communication, gender, feminisms, and sport. She often focuses her research on gendered careers, such as the military, nursing, and STEM.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction: The resurgence of roller derby 2. Obstacles to playing roller derby 3. Benefits of playing roller derby 4. The role of the alter ego/derby persona 5. Why derby? Why now? roller derby as rebellion and emancipation Appendix: Methodology

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