Female Fans of the NFL
Taking Their Place in the Stands
Published on 16. September 2015
244 pages
978-1-317-66379-9 (ISBN)
Description
In the past, sport, particularly football, has been defined as a male domain. Women's interest stereotypically ranges from gentle tolerance to active resistance. But increasingly, women are proudly identifying themselves as supporters of their teams, and have become highly desirable audiences for sport organizations and merchandisers. Football provides a unique site at which to examine the complex interplay between three theoretical areas: identity formation and maintenance, commercialization of cultural practices, and gender hegemony. This book explores how women experience their fandom, and what barriers exist for the female fan.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
8 s/w Abbildungen, 1 s/w Tabelle, 5 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 3 s/w Zeichnungen
1 Tables, black and white; 3 Line drawings, black and white; 5 Halftones, black and white; 8 Illustrations, black and white
File size
2,32 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-317-66379-9 (9781317663799)
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Additional editions
Anne Cunningham Osborne | Danielle Sarver Coombs
Female Fans of the NFL
Taking Their Place in the Stands
Book
04/2017
1st Edition
Routledge
€76.90
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Anne Cunningham Osborne | Danielle Sarver Coombs
Female Fans of the NFL
Taking Their Place in the Stands
Book
10/2015
1st Edition
Routledge
€233.20
Shipment within 10-20 days
Persons
Anne Cunningham Osborne is Associate Professor in Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Danielle Sarver Coombs is Associate Professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Kent State University.
Danielle Sarver Coombs is Associate Professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Kent State University.
Content
1. Introduction 2. Performative Sport Fandom 3. Knowing and Caring Modes of Fan Performance 4. Challenging the Stereotypes on Their Own Terms 5. A Family Affair 6. Community Ties, Community Pride 7. The Face Paint, Terrible Towels, and Tutus of Public Performances 8. Food, Football, and Fun: Watching at Home 9. Who Do You Think You're Talking To: NFL Representations of Women 10. Conclusion. Appendix A: Interview Guide. Appendix B: Interview Participants.
