The effect of compulsory femininity in society on female participation in Rugby Union.

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Uren, Michael
Date
2013Publisher
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Compulsory femininity in society in this case is the idea that females are
restricted only to participation in activities that society perceive to portray them
as models of femininity. Rugby Union is generally perceived to be a masculine
sport in which levels of female participation are low in comparison to males.
This study aims to understand the ways in which compulsory femininity in
society affects female participation in Rugby Union. This data was collected
from interviews with 6 sportswomen, (3 Rugby players and 3 participate in
other sports) to understand their experiences of sport and compulsory
femininity in society. The data revealed that compulsory femininity appears to
be a deeply embedded societal issue that impacts many of the decisions that
females make. The major barriers to participation that were recognised were
results of the conflicting images of ‘the female Rugby player’ and the ideal
feminine image that society values.
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