Social Activism in Women’s Tennis
Generations of Politics and Cultural Change
Seiten
2021
Routledge (Verlag)
978-1-032-17669-7 (ISBN)
Routledge (Verlag)
978-1-032-17669-7 (ISBN)
Analyzing the key players and political moments in women’s professional tennis since 1968, this book explores the historical lineage of social activism within women’s tennis and the issues, expressions, risks and effects associated with each cohort of players.
Analyzing the key players and political moments in women’s professional tennis since 1968, this book explores the historical lineage of social activism within women’s tennis and the issues, expressions, risks, and effects associated with each cohort of players.
Drawing on original qualitative research, including interviews with former players, the book examines tennis’s position in debates around gender, sexuality, race, and equal pay. It looks at how the actions and choices of the pioneering activist players were simultaneously shaped by, and had a part in shaping, larger social movements committed to challenging the status quo and working towards increased economic equality for women. Taking an intersectional approach, the book assesses the significance of players from Althea Gibson and Martina Navratilova to Venus and Serena Williams, illuminating our understanding of the relationship between sport, social justice, and wider society.
This is important reading for researchers and students working in sport studies, sociology, women’s studies, and political science, as well as anybody with an interest in social activism and social movements. It is also a fascinating read for the general tennis fan.
Analyzing the key players and political moments in women’s professional tennis since 1968, this book explores the historical lineage of social activism within women’s tennis and the issues, expressions, risks, and effects associated with each cohort of players.
Drawing on original qualitative research, including interviews with former players, the book examines tennis’s position in debates around gender, sexuality, race, and equal pay. It looks at how the actions and choices of the pioneering activist players were simultaneously shaped by, and had a part in shaping, larger social movements committed to challenging the status quo and working towards increased economic equality for women. Taking an intersectional approach, the book assesses the significance of players from Althea Gibson and Martina Navratilova to Venus and Serena Williams, illuminating our understanding of the relationship between sport, social justice, and wider society.
This is important reading for researchers and students working in sport studies, sociology, women’s studies, and political science, as well as anybody with an interest in social activism and social movements. It is also a fascinating read for the general tennis fan.
Kristi Tredway is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, USA.
Introduction. 1. The Trailblazers: Setting the Stage for Social Activism in Women’s Tennis. 2. The Founders: The Original 9, "Women’s Lob" Feminism, and the Social Movement That Launched Women’s Professional Tennis, 1968-1975. 3. The Joiners: The Era of Evert and Navratilova, 1974-1990. 4. The Sustainers: The Corporatization of Women’s Tennis, 1987-present. 5. The Throwbacks: Individual Players Fighting for Broader Social Justice Issues. Conclusion. Epilogue. Appendix — Methodological Considerations
Erscheinungsdatum | 01.10.2021 |
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Reihe/Serie | Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society |
Zusatzinfo | 1 Illustrations, black and white |
Verlagsort | London |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
Gewicht | 335 g |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Ballsport |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies | |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Mikrosoziologie | |
ISBN-10 | 1-032-17669-5 / 1032176695 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-032-17669-7 / 9781032176697 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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