SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 30
Gender Norm Reinforcement Through SportA summary and Analysis of an academic article
We’ve all seen it…
What is the truth?... Some have said sports are: ,[object Object]
To promote heterosexuality and masculinity
To ensure male dominance,[object Object]
The Questions - What kind of discourses are used in sport interaction?  - Do the discourses of sport contribute to the masculine identities of these soccer players?
Important Terms
Gender-  the identity people take on usually being man or woman and the actions associated with these identities. Gender is constantly established and challenged by others. Discourse- the language and conversation for a specific setting
Ethnographic Research- research done for quality not quantity where a small group is studied thoroughly for a period of time Hegemonic- the ideal and most dominant of something, usually an unreasonable standard
Poof- an English slang word for a homosexual male Tart- another English slang word for a homosexual male
Details of the Case Study
Methods Adi Adams observed coaches and players on his semi-pro soccer team in England. The information for the article is from his ethnographic study.
Participants 22 players age 18-25  most players identify as white  all players identify as heterosexual  one head coach  two assistant coaches all coaches white and heterosexual
Observations - all information was from observations and field notes on the field and off - no interviews were conducted
Coding & Analysis ,[object Object]
Two other authors helped Adams conclude what the field notes revealed,[object Object]
Two Types of Discourses used by the coaches in attempts to motivate their team on the field masculinity establishing discourse  masculinity challenging discourse
Masculinity Establishing Discourse “This is a man’s game, if you haven’t got the balls for it, there’s a women’s team you can play on.”
masculinity establishing discourse  The coaches : reinforce that soccer is a “mans game” portray male athletes as “warriors” with violence More quotes: “slit their fucking throats” and “Cut their balls off”
Masculinity Challenging Discourse “I don’t know what you’re doing out there, they’re all over you. Now show some balls and stop acting like a bunch of fuckin’ tarts.”
Masculinity Challenging Discourse Coaches question: ,[object Object]
the masculinity of a player or the team
Another example:     coach to player: “what are you, a pussy?”
Other findings include: Athlete to Athlete Discourse Resistance to Discourse & Off the Field Talk
Athlete to Athlete Discourse “Get up you pussy”
Athlete to Athlete Discourse: questioning toughness or dedication of a player can be within same team or with opposing  team questioning their masculinity Other phrases include: “you’re not so tough now are you,” “be a man. Stop whining,” and “fuck off you poof, I hardly touched you.”
Resistance to Hyper Masculine Discourses On occasion players rejected these crude comments in the form of jokes EXAMPLE  Coach: “Knock his fucking head off”  Player to another player: “is he sure? Why don’t we just hunt them down or set fire to their [team] bus while we’re at it?”
Off The Field   In social settings Adams found that players: were not homophobic  -they had gay friends didn’t use hyper masculine discourse  -they discussed skin care and were supportive were not aggressive  -they did not compete much or hit each other
What Does This Mean?

More Related Content

What's hot

Using Sports as a Classroom
Using Sports as a ClassroomUsing Sports as a Classroom
Using Sports as a Classroomclammycard7154
 
Let’s talk about living and eating on campus presentation 4
Let’s talk about living and eating on campus presentation 4Let’s talk about living and eating on campus presentation 4
Let’s talk about living and eating on campus presentation 4Cintia Santos
 
Ethnographic Study on Confidence in Youth Sports
Ethnographic Study on Confidence in Youth SportsEthnographic Study on Confidence in Youth Sports
Ethnographic Study on Confidence in Youth SportsAlexandra Wheatley
 
Tom Crean Basketball Clinic Notes
Tom Crean Basketball Clinic NotesTom Crean Basketball Clinic Notes
Tom Crean Basketball Clinic NotesPatosha Jeffery
 
PEShare.co.uk Shared Resource
PEShare.co.uk Shared ResourcePEShare.co.uk Shared Resource
PEShare.co.uk Shared Resourcepeshare.co.uk
 
JF16_VANDERBEEK_BODYANDSOUL
JF16_VANDERBEEK_BODYANDSOULJF16_VANDERBEEK_BODYANDSOUL
JF16_VANDERBEEK_BODYANDSOULMichele Shapiro
 
Things to be Thankful for MPhillips
Things to be Thankful for MPhillipsThings to be Thankful for MPhillips
Things to be Thankful for MPhillipsLundquistOnlineA
 
Bixby power point
Bixby power pointBixby power point
Bixby power pointjohnsport
 
Talking about sports communication 1
Talking about sports communication 1Talking about sports communication 1
Talking about sports communication 1Anh Nguyen
 
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IN GAMES AND SPORTS
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IN GAMES AND SPORTSDIFFERENCE BETWEEN IN GAMES AND SPORTS
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IN GAMES AND SPORTSEducational Learner
 
Alexis ubah life at westside
Alexis ubah life at  westsideAlexis ubah life at  westside
Alexis ubah life at westsideaubahp2
 
Unit 27 task 2 coaching log
Unit 27 task 2 coaching logUnit 27 task 2 coaching log
Unit 27 task 2 coaching logscottgoodman97
 

What's hot (17)

Using Sports as a Classroom
Using Sports as a ClassroomUsing Sports as a Classroom
Using Sports as a Classroom
 
Let’s talk about living and eating on campus presentation 4
Let’s talk about living and eating on campus presentation 4Let’s talk about living and eating on campus presentation 4
Let’s talk about living and eating on campus presentation 4
 
Level 2
Level 2Level 2
Level 2
 
Theultimatestud
TheultimatestudTheultimatestud
Theultimatestud
 
Ethnographic Study on Confidence in Youth Sports
Ethnographic Study on Confidence in Youth SportsEthnographic Study on Confidence in Youth Sports
Ethnographic Study on Confidence in Youth Sports
 
Tom Crean Basketball Clinic Notes
Tom Crean Basketball Clinic NotesTom Crean Basketball Clinic Notes
Tom Crean Basketball Clinic Notes
 
PEShare.co.uk Shared Resource
PEShare.co.uk Shared ResourcePEShare.co.uk Shared Resource
PEShare.co.uk Shared Resource
 
JF16_VANDERBEEK_BODYANDSOUL
JF16_VANDERBEEK_BODYANDSOULJF16_VANDERBEEK_BODYANDSOUL
JF16_VANDERBEEK_BODYANDSOUL
 
Things to be Thankful for MPhillips
Things to be Thankful for MPhillipsThings to be Thankful for MPhillips
Things to be Thankful for MPhillips
 
Bixby power point
Bixby power pointBixby power point
Bixby power point
 
Talking about sports communication 1
Talking about sports communication 1Talking about sports communication 1
Talking about sports communication 1
 
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IN GAMES AND SPORTS
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IN GAMES AND SPORTSDIFFERENCE BETWEEN IN GAMES AND SPORTS
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IN GAMES AND SPORTS
 
Alexis ubah life at westside
Alexis ubah life at  westsideAlexis ubah life at  westside
Alexis ubah life at westside
 
Unit 27 task 2 coaching log
Unit 27 task 2 coaching logUnit 27 task 2 coaching log
Unit 27 task 2 coaching log
 
Meg grundyyyyyyy
Meg grundyyyyyyyMeg grundyyyyyyy
Meg grundyyyyyyy
 
Meg grundyyyyyyy
Meg grundyyyyyyyMeg grundyyyyyyy
Meg grundyyyyyyy
 
Sports SIPA
Sports SIPASports SIPA
Sports SIPA
 

Similar to Gender Norms, Masculinity, & Sports

Diferencias en el_coaching_psicologico_de_mujeres_y_hombres
Diferencias en el_coaching_psicologico_de_mujeres_y_hombresDiferencias en el_coaching_psicologico_de_mujeres_y_hombres
Diferencias en el_coaching_psicologico_de_mujeres_y_hombresapradr85
 
Perception’S Of Leadership In The Sports Realm
Perception’S Of Leadership In The Sports RealmPerception’S Of Leadership In The Sports Realm
Perception’S Of Leadership In The Sports Realmdonaldrbigelow
 
Gabby Nguyen: Capstone Prototyping
Gabby Nguyen: Capstone PrototypingGabby Nguyen: Capstone Prototyping
Gabby Nguyen: Capstone PrototypingGabrielle Nguyen
 
Sports psychology roby
Sports psychology   robySports psychology   roby
Sports psychology robyArise Roby
 
Coaching for Character and SportsmanshipA coachs character is o
Coaching for Character and SportsmanshipA coachs character is oCoaching for Character and SportsmanshipA coachs character is o
Coaching for Character and SportsmanshipA coachs character is oWilheminaRossi174
 
Men in Contemporary Society essay
Men in Contemporary Society essayMen in Contemporary Society essay
Men in Contemporary Society essayJimmy Morris
 
Haldes 9Discourse Community Ethnography Dayton Men’s Basketba.docx
Haldes 9Discourse Community Ethnography Dayton Men’s Basketba.docxHaldes 9Discourse Community Ethnography Dayton Men’s Basketba.docx
Haldes 9Discourse Community Ethnography Dayton Men’s Basketba.docxwhittemorelucilla
 
8.3 sportsmanship case presentation
8.3 sportsmanship case presentation8.3 sportsmanship case presentation
8.3 sportsmanship case presentationdaniellestein_
 
Writing A Philosophy Essay Tamler Sommers Structur
Writing A Philosophy Essay Tamler Sommers StructurWriting A Philosophy Essay Tamler Sommers Structur
Writing A Philosophy Essay Tamler Sommers StructurMary Burg
 
How does the sport of rugby shape one’s social outlook
How does the sport of rugby shape one’s social outlookHow does the sport of rugby shape one’s social outlook
How does the sport of rugby shape one’s social outlookKarl Sather
 
Instructor Name- Point Value- 30Student Name-CATEGORY Excellent (1211.docx
Instructor Name- Point Value- 30Student Name-CATEGORY Excellent  (1211.docxInstructor Name- Point Value- 30Student Name-CATEGORY Excellent  (1211.docx
Instructor Name- Point Value- 30Student Name-CATEGORY Excellent (1211.docxhye345678
 
Attribution power point
Attribution power pointAttribution power point
Attribution power pointabonica
 
Best Practices From US Soccer
Best Practices From US Soccer Best Practices From US Soccer
Best Practices From US Soccer Lisa Cole
 
Marketing to Female Sports Fans
Marketing to Female Sports FansMarketing to Female Sports Fans
Marketing to Female Sports FansBessie Chu
 

Similar to Gender Norms, Masculinity, & Sports (18)

Diferencias en el_coaching_psicologico_de_mujeres_y_hombres
Diferencias en el_coaching_psicologico_de_mujeres_y_hombresDiferencias en el_coaching_psicologico_de_mujeres_y_hombres
Diferencias en el_coaching_psicologico_de_mujeres_y_hombres
 
Perception’S Of Leadership In The Sports Realm
Perception’S Of Leadership In The Sports RealmPerception’S Of Leadership In The Sports Realm
Perception’S Of Leadership In The Sports Realm
 
Gabby Nguyen: Capstone Prototyping
Gabby Nguyen: Capstone PrototypingGabby Nguyen: Capstone Prototyping
Gabby Nguyen: Capstone Prototyping
 
Sports psychology roby
Sports psychology   robySports psychology   roby
Sports psychology roby
 
Coaching for Character and SportsmanshipA coachs character is o
Coaching for Character and SportsmanshipA coachs character is oCoaching for Character and SportsmanshipA coachs character is o
Coaching for Character and SportsmanshipA coachs character is o
 
Men in Contemporary Society essay
Men in Contemporary Society essayMen in Contemporary Society essay
Men in Contemporary Society essay
 
Fighting Violence 2
Fighting Violence 2Fighting Violence 2
Fighting Violence 2
 
Haldes 9Discourse Community Ethnography Dayton Men’s Basketba.docx
Haldes 9Discourse Community Ethnography Dayton Men’s Basketba.docxHaldes 9Discourse Community Ethnography Dayton Men’s Basketba.docx
Haldes 9Discourse Community Ethnography Dayton Men’s Basketba.docx
 
8.3 sportsmanship case presentation
8.3 sportsmanship case presentation8.3 sportsmanship case presentation
8.3 sportsmanship case presentation
 
Writing A Philosophy Essay Tamler Sommers Structur
Writing A Philosophy Essay Tamler Sommers StructurWriting A Philosophy Essay Tamler Sommers Structur
Writing A Philosophy Essay Tamler Sommers Structur
 
How does the sport of rugby shape one’s social outlook
How does the sport of rugby shape one’s social outlookHow does the sport of rugby shape one’s social outlook
How does the sport of rugby shape one’s social outlook
 
What Is Deliberate Practice?
What Is Deliberate Practice?What Is Deliberate Practice?
What Is Deliberate Practice?
 
Instructor Name- Point Value- 30Student Name-CATEGORY Excellent (1211.docx
Instructor Name- Point Value- 30Student Name-CATEGORY Excellent  (1211.docxInstructor Name- Point Value- 30Student Name-CATEGORY Excellent  (1211.docx
Instructor Name- Point Value- 30Student Name-CATEGORY Excellent (1211.docx
 
Attribution power point
Attribution power pointAttribution power point
Attribution power point
 
PE-202.pptx
PE-202.pptxPE-202.pptx
PE-202.pptx
 
Best Practices From US Soccer
Best Practices From US Soccer Best Practices From US Soccer
Best Practices From US Soccer
 
Dissertation Defense ppt 2014
Dissertation Defense ppt 2014Dissertation Defense ppt 2014
Dissertation Defense ppt 2014
 
Marketing to Female Sports Fans
Marketing to Female Sports FansMarketing to Female Sports Fans
Marketing to Female Sports Fans
 

Recently uploaded

Unit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptx
Unit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptxUnit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptx
Unit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptxVishalSingh1417
 
Making communications land - Are they received and understood as intended? we...
Making communications land - Are they received and understood as intended? we...Making communications land - Are they received and understood as intended? we...
Making communications land - Are they received and understood as intended? we...Association for Project Management
 
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdfUnit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdfDr Vijay Vishwakarma
 
SKILL OF INTRODUCING THE LESSON MICRO SKILLS.pptx
SKILL OF INTRODUCING THE LESSON MICRO SKILLS.pptxSKILL OF INTRODUCING THE LESSON MICRO SKILLS.pptx
SKILL OF INTRODUCING THE LESSON MICRO SKILLS.pptxAmanpreet Kaur
 
Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptx
Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptxBasic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptx
Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptxDenish Jangid
 
Sociology 101 Demonstration of Learning Exhibit
Sociology 101 Demonstration of Learning ExhibitSociology 101 Demonstration of Learning Exhibit
Sociology 101 Demonstration of Learning Exhibitjbellavia9
 
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptxMaritesTamaniVerdade
 
Google Gemini An AI Revolution in Education.pptx
Google Gemini An AI Revolution in Education.pptxGoogle Gemini An AI Revolution in Education.pptx
Google Gemini An AI Revolution in Education.pptxDr. Sarita Anand
 
Micro-Scholarship, What it is, How can it help me.pdf
Micro-Scholarship, What it is, How can it help me.pdfMicro-Scholarship, What it is, How can it help me.pdf
Micro-Scholarship, What it is, How can it help me.pdfPoh-Sun Goh
 
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptxREMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptxDr. Ravikiran H M Gowda
 
Beyond_Borders_Understanding_Anime_and_Manga_Fandom_A_Comprehensive_Audience_...
Beyond_Borders_Understanding_Anime_and_Manga_Fandom_A_Comprehensive_Audience_...Beyond_Borders_Understanding_Anime_and_Manga_Fandom_A_Comprehensive_Audience_...
Beyond_Borders_Understanding_Anime_and_Manga_Fandom_A_Comprehensive_Audience_...Pooja Bhuva
 
This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.
This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.
This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.christianmathematics
 
Understanding Accommodations and Modifications
Understanding  Accommodations and ModificationsUnderstanding  Accommodations and Modifications
Understanding Accommodations and ModificationsMJDuyan
 
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptxTowards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptxJisc
 
Python Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docx
Python Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docxPython Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docx
Python Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docxRamakrishna Reddy Bijjam
 
How to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POS
How to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POSHow to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POS
How to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POSCeline George
 
Application orientated numerical on hev.ppt
Application orientated numerical on hev.pptApplication orientated numerical on hev.ppt
Application orientated numerical on hev.pptRamjanShidvankar
 
Kodo Millet PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...
Kodo Millet  PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...Kodo Millet  PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...
Kodo Millet PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...pradhanghanshyam7136
 
SOC 101 Demonstration of Learning Presentation
SOC 101 Demonstration of Learning PresentationSOC 101 Demonstration of Learning Presentation
SOC 101 Demonstration of Learning Presentationcamerronhm
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Unit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptx
Unit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptxUnit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptx
Unit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptx
 
Making communications land - Are they received and understood as intended? we...
Making communications land - Are they received and understood as intended? we...Making communications land - Are they received and understood as intended? we...
Making communications land - Are they received and understood as intended? we...
 
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdfUnit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
 
SKILL OF INTRODUCING THE LESSON MICRO SKILLS.pptx
SKILL OF INTRODUCING THE LESSON MICRO SKILLS.pptxSKILL OF INTRODUCING THE LESSON MICRO SKILLS.pptx
SKILL OF INTRODUCING THE LESSON MICRO SKILLS.pptx
 
Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptx
Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptxBasic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptx
Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptx
 
Sociology 101 Demonstration of Learning Exhibit
Sociology 101 Demonstration of Learning ExhibitSociology 101 Demonstration of Learning Exhibit
Sociology 101 Demonstration of Learning Exhibit
 
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
 
Google Gemini An AI Revolution in Education.pptx
Google Gemini An AI Revolution in Education.pptxGoogle Gemini An AI Revolution in Education.pptx
Google Gemini An AI Revolution in Education.pptx
 
Micro-Scholarship, What it is, How can it help me.pdf
Micro-Scholarship, What it is, How can it help me.pdfMicro-Scholarship, What it is, How can it help me.pdf
Micro-Scholarship, What it is, How can it help me.pdf
 
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptxREMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
 
Beyond_Borders_Understanding_Anime_and_Manga_Fandom_A_Comprehensive_Audience_...
Beyond_Borders_Understanding_Anime_and_Manga_Fandom_A_Comprehensive_Audience_...Beyond_Borders_Understanding_Anime_and_Manga_Fandom_A_Comprehensive_Audience_...
Beyond_Borders_Understanding_Anime_and_Manga_Fandom_A_Comprehensive_Audience_...
 
This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.
This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.
This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.
 
Understanding Accommodations and Modifications
Understanding  Accommodations and ModificationsUnderstanding  Accommodations and Modifications
Understanding Accommodations and Modifications
 
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptxTowards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
 
Spatium Project Simulation student brief
Spatium Project Simulation student briefSpatium Project Simulation student brief
Spatium Project Simulation student brief
 
Python Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docx
Python Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docxPython Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docx
Python Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docx
 
How to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POS
How to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POSHow to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POS
How to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POS
 
Application orientated numerical on hev.ppt
Application orientated numerical on hev.pptApplication orientated numerical on hev.ppt
Application orientated numerical on hev.ppt
 
Kodo Millet PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...
Kodo Millet  PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...Kodo Millet  PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...
Kodo Millet PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...
 
SOC 101 Demonstration of Learning Presentation
SOC 101 Demonstration of Learning PresentationSOC 101 Demonstration of Learning Presentation
SOC 101 Demonstration of Learning Presentation
 

Gender Norms, Masculinity, & Sports

  • 1. Gender Norm Reinforcement Through SportA summary and Analysis of an academic article
  • 3.
  • 4. To promote heterosexuality and masculinity
  • 5.
  • 6. The Questions - What kind of discourses are used in sport interaction? - Do the discourses of sport contribute to the masculine identities of these soccer players?
  • 8. Gender- the identity people take on usually being man or woman and the actions associated with these identities. Gender is constantly established and challenged by others. Discourse- the language and conversation for a specific setting
  • 9. Ethnographic Research- research done for quality not quantity where a small group is studied thoroughly for a period of time Hegemonic- the ideal and most dominant of something, usually an unreasonable standard
  • 10. Poof- an English slang word for a homosexual male Tart- another English slang word for a homosexual male
  • 11. Details of the Case Study
  • 12. Methods Adi Adams observed coaches and players on his semi-pro soccer team in England. The information for the article is from his ethnographic study.
  • 13. Participants 22 players age 18-25 most players identify as white all players identify as heterosexual one head coach two assistant coaches all coaches white and heterosexual
  • 14. Observations - all information was from observations and field notes on the field and off - no interviews were conducted
  • 15.
  • 16.
  • 17. Two Types of Discourses used by the coaches in attempts to motivate their team on the field masculinity establishing discourse masculinity challenging discourse
  • 18.
  • 19. Masculinity Establishing Discourse “This is a man’s game, if you haven’t got the balls for it, there’s a women’s team you can play on.”
  • 20. masculinity establishing discourse The coaches : reinforce that soccer is a “mans game” portray male athletes as “warriors” with violence More quotes: “slit their fucking throats” and “Cut their balls off”
  • 21. Masculinity Challenging Discourse “I don’t know what you’re doing out there, they’re all over you. Now show some balls and stop acting like a bunch of fuckin’ tarts.”
  • 22.
  • 23. the masculinity of a player or the team
  • 24. Another example: coach to player: “what are you, a pussy?”
  • 25. Other findings include: Athlete to Athlete Discourse Resistance to Discourse & Off the Field Talk
  • 26. Athlete to Athlete Discourse “Get up you pussy”
  • 27. Athlete to Athlete Discourse: questioning toughness or dedication of a player can be within same team or with opposing team questioning their masculinity Other phrases include: “you’re not so tough now are you,” “be a man. Stop whining,” and “fuck off you poof, I hardly touched you.”
  • 28. Resistance to Hyper Masculine Discourses On occasion players rejected these crude comments in the form of jokes EXAMPLE Coach: “Knock his fucking head off” Player to another player: “is he sure? Why don’t we just hunt them down or set fire to their [team] bus while we’re at it?”
  • 29. Off The Field In social settings Adams found that players: were not homophobic -they had gay friends didn’t use hyper masculine discourse -they discussed skin care and were supportive were not aggressive -they did not compete much or hit each other
  • 30. What Does This Mean?
  • 31. So… Adams et al. found in their research that the “football (soccer) setting is much more than just an arena in which these men learn masculinity, it is also an arena in which their masculinity is stratified through success and failure, violence, and subordination.”
  • 32. But maybe… This discourse is only used on the field in a sport context The meanings behind the sport discourse are not how many players and coaches really feel These discourses do regulate masculinity, but the discourse does not carry off field