Beyond the Barbell: Women in Strength-Based Sports and the Reshaping of Gender Norms.
Women have made strides in male-dominated sports but still face obstacles from gender biases and lack of diversity. Particularly in strength sports, the underrepresentation of women and lack of research on their lived experiences as athletes and coaches is notable. This study investigated the experi...
| Publicado en: | Sex Roles Vol. 90; no. 11; pp. 1567 - 1585 |
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Nov2024
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