Masculinities, Sport, and Violence Against Women: The Contribution of Male Peer Support Theory

Although there are active debates about the nature and role of masculinities and a rise of new masculinity formations in modern society, feminist analysis of the relationship between sport, masculinities, and violence against women has been somewhat quiescent lately. This article seeks to underline...

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Main Author: Schwartz, Martin D. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Violence against women
Year: 2021, Volume: 27, Issue: 5, Pages: 688-707
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Feminist Theory
Masculinities
Sports
Violence
male peer support
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Summary:Although there are active debates about the nature and role of masculinities and a rise of new masculinity formations in modern society, feminist analysis of the relationship between sport, masculinities, and violence against women has been somewhat quiescent lately. This article seeks to underline this connection through the use of male peer support theory, which has been expanded in recent years to include messages from women and from within the LGBTQ community, and to recognize the rise in newer masculinity formations and the influence of new technology.
ISSN:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/1077801220958493