Fighting sports, gender, and the commodities of violence : heavy bag heroines / Victoria E. Collins.
"This book offers a glimpse into the cultural terrain of women's boxing as it manifests in everyday gyms for novice boxers. Taking an ethnographic approach, Collins examines broader understandings of gender, violence, self-defense, commodification, and health and fitness from the point of view of women who engage the sport"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781793600639
- Physical Description: pages cm
- Publisher: Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, 2021.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Finding boxing in a strip-mall -- From Amazonians to cardio classes : women, consumerism, and combat sports -- Commodifying and the woman boxer : popular culture, media, and the sexualized fighter -- Fighting tough...but not too tough -- There are only three rules of fight club, "No spectators, no social media, and no boob shots!" -- Sparring like men? : gender maneuvering and the emotional work of getting in the ring -- Violence, safety, and self-defense : unpacking the narrative that boxing is self-defense -- The female fight : sport and the spectacle. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Boxing for women. Women boxers. Boxing > Social aspects. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at SPARK Libraries. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity | 796.83 COL 2021 (Text) | 31001101856962 | Adult Non Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"This book offers a glimpse into the cultural terrain of women's boxing as it manifests in everyday gyms for novice boxers. Taking an ethnographic approach, Collins examines broader understandings of gender, violence, self-defense, commodification, and health and fitness from the point of view of women who engage the sport"--