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Scholars working in the academic field of sport studies have long
debated the relationship between sport and gender. Modern sport
forms, along with many related activities, have been shown to have
historically supported ideals of male superiority, by largely
excluding women and/or celebrating only men's athletic
achievements. While the growth of women's sport throughout the 20th
and 21st centuries has extinguished the notion of female frailty,
revealing that women can embody athletic qualities previously
thought exclusive to men, the continuation of sex segregation in
many settings has left something of a discursive 'back door'
through which ideals of male athletic superiority can escape
unscathed, retaining their influence over wider cultural belief
systems. However, sex-integrated sport potentially offers a radical
departure from such beliefs, as it challenges us to reject
assumptions of male superiority, entertaining very different
visions of sex difference and gender relations to those typically
constructed through traditional models of physical culture. This
comprehensive collection offers a diverse range of international
case studies that reaffirm the contemporary relevance of sex
integration debates, and also articulate the possibility of sport
acting as a legitimate space for political struggle, resistance and
change. This book was originally published as a special issue of
Sport in Society.
Scholars working in the academic field of sport studies have long
debated the relationship between sport and gender. Modern sport
forms, along with many related activities, have been shown to have
historically supported ideals of male superiority, by largely
excluding women and/or celebrating only men's athletic
achievements. While the growth of women's sport throughout the 20th
and 21st centuries has extinguished the notion of female frailty,
revealing that women can embody athletic qualities previously
thought exclusive to men, the continuation of sex segregation in
many settings has left something of a discursive 'back door'
through which ideals of male athletic superiority can escape
unscathed, retaining their influence over wider cultural belief
systems. However, sex-integrated sport potentially offers a radical
departure from such beliefs, as it challenges us to reject
assumptions of male superiority, entertaining very different
visions of sex difference and gender relations to those typically
constructed through traditional models of physical culture. This
comprehensive collection offers a diverse range of international
case studies that reaffirm the contemporary relevance of sex
integration debates, and also articulate the possibility of sport
acting as a legitimate space for political struggle, resistance and
change. This book was originally published as a special issue of
Sport in Society.
This book uses research and personal stories from university
lecturers to explore pedagogical strategies that illuminate how
students' minds can be 'switched on' in order to unlock their
extraordinary potential. It presents diverse ways to create
inspiring learning environments, in chapters written by
internationally respected experts in the broad field of the social
sciences. Each author illustrates how - through their unique
teaching philosophies and practices - they seek to enhance
students' experiences and promote their critical thinking, learning
and development. The respective chapters provide conceptual
arguments, personal insights and practical examples from a broad
range of classrooms, demonstrating various ways in which students'
sociological imagination can be brought to life. As such, the book
is both practical and theoretical, and is primarily aimed at
educators working in both higher and further education institutions
who wish to develop their understanding of classroom pedagogy as
well as gain practical ideas for teaching and learning in the
social sciences.
This book uses research and personal stories from university
lecturers to explore pedagogical strategies that illuminate how
students' minds can be 'switched on' in order to unlock their
extraordinary potential. It presents diverse ways to create
inspiring learning environments, in chapters written by
internationally respected experts in the broad field of the social
sciences. Each author illustrates how - through their unique
teaching philosophies and practices - they seek to enhance
students' experiences and promote their critical thinking, learning
and development. The respective chapters provide conceptual
arguments, personal insights and practical examples from a broad
range of classrooms, demonstrating various ways in which students'
sociological imagination can be brought to life. As such, the book
is both practical and theoretical, and is primarily aimed at
educators working in both higher and further education institutions
who wish to develop their understanding of classroom pedagogy as
well as gain practical ideas for teaching and learning in the
social sciences.
This volume offers a wide-reaching overview of current academic
research on women's participation in combat sports within a range
of different national and trans-national contexts, detailing many
of the struggles and opportunities experienced by women at various
levels of engagement within sports such as boxing, wrestling, and
mixed martial arts.
Borate2008: Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on
Borate Glasses, Crystals and Melts: new techniques and practical
applications held at Himeji, Japan on 18-22 August 2008 A collected
volume of papers from the Sixth International Conference, the
papers were originally published in Physics and Chemistry of
Glasses: European Journal of Glass Science and Technology Part B:
and Glass Technology: European Journal of Glass Science and
Technology Part A: The Conference was dedicated to Professor Adrian
C. Wright to honour his achievements in glass science, and in
particular borate glasses and neutron diffraction.
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