Breaking down barriers
Subtitle: male physical education teachers' and coaches' role in female students' physical education and athletic programs.
Published: 2004
Language: eng
Number of pages: 114
Subjects: Physical education teachers.; Physical education for women.; Sexism in education.
Description: Sport sociologists and activists have documented female disengagement in physical education classes, low levels of participation in physical activity, and inequitable opportunities in sport. Few studies have considered the role of men's contributions to women's advancement in PE and sport. The objective of this study is to examine how and to what extent male PE teachers and coaches may provide equitable and rewarding experiences for female students and athletes, as one of many strategic approaches aimed at combating sexism in PE and sport.Qualitative methods consisted of individual interviews, a focus group session, and an analysis of the current state of the Ontario educational system and its various educational equity policies. The results show that some male PE teachers and coaches challenge gendered and sexist practices, and that their professional and personal socialization experiences have influenced the beliefs and attitudes required to foster a gender-equitable environment.
Notes: Adviser: Helen Lenskyj.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Toronto, 2004.

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Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 42-06, page: 1952.

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