Can Sport Be Considered A Good Thing?
In this study, the aim will be to answer the following question: ‘To what context can sport be considered a good thing?’ The theory which will be looked at in this study is feminism and its key theories. There are many forms of feminist theory, however the ones that will be looked at will be liberal feminism, radical feminism and socialist feminism. Coakley & Pike (2009) describe feminist theory as the understanding of gender & gender relation, with regards to social life and gender equity and the need for social development and progress for women.
Socialist theory consists of many different theories. They all take different viewpoints and have different values to society, sport and culture (Jarvie 2006). Coakley & Pike (2009) suggest that …show more content…
Tomlinson (2007, cited in Hargreaves, 1994) suggested that liberal feminism has contributed positively in sport and it is a good thing because, they have fought for better access; better funding and rewards; coaching and having an equivalent voice to men in decision making. Liberal feminists have done for this because they believe women deserve the same equality and equity as men in sport and society. Sport can be considered a good thing through activists. Liberal feminists have put an outline to sports organisations, schools, and other associations about developing, providing and delivering sport for females. Because of the work of the likes of Women’s Sport foundation (WSF) and Women’s Sport International (WSI) they are starting to get women the opportunities of being a part of mainstream sports (Scraton …show more content…
This is positive in sport because it's getting females to participate, have enjoyment, being active and making new friends regards of the differences between women e.g. Sexual orientation (Tomlinson, 2007). Scraton (2001) suggests also that radical feminists need to look at reconstructing or recreating sport into ways that doesn’t have the masculine, aggression or competition but it would rather celebrate women’s values. This may give females more reason to participate in
Socialist theory consists of many different theories. They all take different viewpoints and have different values to society, sport and culture (Jarvie 2006). Coakley & Pike (2009) suggest that …show more content…
Tomlinson (2007, cited in Hargreaves, 1994) suggested that liberal feminism has contributed positively in sport and it is a good thing because, they have fought for better access; better funding and rewards; coaching and having an equivalent voice to men in decision making. Liberal feminists have done for this because they believe women deserve the same equality and equity as men in sport and society. Sport can be considered a good thing through activists. Liberal feminists have put an outline to sports organisations, schools, and other associations about developing, providing and delivering sport for females. Because of the work of the likes of Women’s Sport foundation (WSF) and Women’s Sport International (WSI) they are starting to get women the opportunities of being a part of mainstream sports (Scraton …show more content…
This is positive in sport because it's getting females to participate, have enjoyment, being active and making new friends regards of the differences between women e.g. Sexual orientation (Tomlinson, 2007). Scraton (2001) suggests also that radical feminists need to look at reconstructing or recreating sport into ways that doesn’t have the masculine, aggression or competition but it would rather celebrate women’s values. This may give females more reason to participate in