Interpreting The Sports Subculture

“Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you’re wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you it doesn’t love you anymore” – (Spines, 2010: 54) (Brym and Lie, 2012:7) There are numerous aspects in our lives where women were oppressed. One among them is sports sub culture which I would further explain in the essay. Sports subculture is part of the larger culture with its own distinctive values, norms and practices(Brym and Lie, 2012:47).
Interpreting the sports subculture in the view of a sociological perspective is the main aim of this essay. Unlike the people who assume that being part of sports is helpful to nurture good physical health, there are some people who dedicate their lives for
The theory that would be relevant to my situation is Feminism. Feminism, the sociological thought which deals with the uncertainty of the gender integrity (Brym and Lie, 2012:7). In my view, people who proclaim that men and women are considered equally regardless of norms and values is a myth. In one way or the other, women are oppressed by men which is otherwise known as patriarchy (Brym and Lie, 2012:6). Gender plays an exceptional role in feminism.
With these thoughts, norms and values, I was disappointed that I would not be able to accomplish my dreams. In spite of my parent’s disapproval, I was escorted in the right way. By meeting other people who went through my situation, brought me courage and motivation to do the right things. I was fortuitous to be the first one from my family to study in Canadian university. I realized that even though the norms, values and practices in the society have a significant effect on people, there will always be a chance for us to choose our own path by getting accustomed to those macro structures. These social structures such as such as micro structures, meso structures, macro