Feminism Flashcards
How can sport serve as a site for contesting dominant gender relations?
Sport can empower females and reject patriarchal constructions and biological determinism.
What does the pro-feminism perspective in sport emphasize?
It highlights the male-dominated nature of sport, which reinforces masculine values and marginalizes women.
According to Messner (1995), what role does sporting violence play in gender relations?
Sporting violence re-establishes men’s dominance over women and values physical strength, reasserting male power.
How do men experience the construction of gender relations in sport?
Men enjoy privileges in sport but also face costs for adhering to narrow definitions of masculinity.
What is the main focus of liberal feminism in sport?
It addresses inequality and seeks to correct the system, advocating for equal rights and positive role models for women.
What does socialist feminism stress regarding women’s liberation?
It highlights the intersection of male domination and class exploitation, advocating for alliances with other oppressed groups.
What is the goal of radical feminism in the context of sport?
Radical feminism seeks to overturn patriarchal relations and promote women’s-only sports and cultures.
What does black feminism challenge in feminist theorizing?
It critiques dominant ‘white’ feminist perspectives and highlights the experiences of ethnic and racial minority women.
What is a key focus of poststructuralist approaches in feminist theory?
They emphasize diversity and question the significance of the category ‘women’, recognizing various femininities and masculinities.
What are some criticisms of feminist theories?
They may overlook intersections with race, class, and ability; assume all women are victims; and present an overly monolithic view of male dominance.
What are the three waves of feminist thought?
First Wave: 19th & early 20th centuries focused on suffrage and legal rights.
Second Wave: 1960s onward, addressing patriarchy and economic equality.
Third Wave: 1980s onwards, rejecting a single feminist standpoint, incorporating diverse perspectives like black and socialist feminism.
What is patriarchy?
A social system where men hold primary power in leadership, authority, and control over property, perpetuating male dominance and deprivileging women.
How does gender construction relate to patriarchy?
Gender construction is central to perpetuating patriarchal relations, deprivileging women and some men, and reflecting societal power imbalances.
What role does sport play in patriarchal relations?
Sport is a key site for gender construction and socialization, reinforcing and celebrating patriarchal power dynamics, with masculinity representing male power and femininity embodying female subordination.
What were Baron Pierre de Coubertin’s views on women in sport?
He believed women’s participation in sports was improper, asserting their glory came from motherhood rather than athletic achievement.
