The writings show how gender relations have been constructed on the African continent and reflect the changes in approach and inquiry that have been brought about as the authors consider gender identities and difference in their work. Specific themes covered here include the contestation and representation of gender, femininity and masculinity: livelihoods and life ways: gender and religion, gender and culture: gender and governance.
This reader addresses the key issues, theoretical debates and empirical research that have informed the study of gender and sport. Key areas covered include: theories of gender and sport, historical developments, the media and representation, race and ethnicity, men and masculinities, sexualities, bodies, physicality and power and policies and politics.