Out of Bounds Women, Sport and Sexuality
| Author/creator | Lenskyj, Helen Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Publication Info | Women's Press [Imprint] Toronto : Canadian Scholars' Press, Incorporated LaVergne : Ingram Publisher Services [Distributor] |
| Description | 180 p. ill 21.200 x 013.700 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | Women's Press Issues Ser. |
| Summary | Annotation <p>In <em>Out of Bounds</em>, feminist Helen Lenskyj presents an insightful examination of the links between women's participation in sports and the control of their reproductive capacity and sexuality. She identifies the female frailty myth, the illusion of male athletic superiority and the concept of compulsory heterosexuality as powerful determinants of "masculinity" and "femininity" in the realm of sport.<br /><br />Looking at developments from the 1880's to the 1980's, Lenskyj discusses medical views of women's health and physical potential and examines the social attitudes and practices that keep girls and women from participating in the full range of sports and physical activities. Topics include contact sports, self-defence, fitness, bodybuilding and women-only sport. Photographs, memorabilia and eye-opening information covering 100 years reveals the missing links between women, sport and sexuality.</p> |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 87104658 |
| ISBN | 9780889611054 |
| ISBN | 088961105X (Perfect) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780889611054 |
| Stock number | 00305583 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |