Routledge Sport, Masculinities and the Body: 1 - Research Book

Explore the complex relationship between masculinity and physical performance in this groundbreaking academic work. Part of the Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society series, this book examines how sports maintain specific expectations for masculine presentation. It looks closely at how the body serves as a central tool in these social performances. Through a detailed study involving participant observations, research with children, and sporting life-history interviews with over forty men, the text investigates how individuals rehearse and perform bodily actions. It analyzes the consequences of these performances, noting how successful or unsuccessful actions can impact a person's ability to participate in sports. This is an essential resource for those studying the social sciences, sociology, and the cultural impact of physical activity on identity.