TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2004//
TI  - Femininity, Sports, and Feminism
JO  - Journal of sport and social issues
A1  - Basow, Susan A.
A1  - Roth, Amanda
SP  - 245
EP  - 265
VL  - 28
IS  - 3
N2  - U.S. society continues to accept myths regarding the supposed weakness of women’s bodies. Women’s displays of physical power are often prevented or undermined, typically in ways centering on the concept of femininity. Increasing numbers of female athletes have not led to a true physical feminist liberation, one which would increase women’s confidence, power, respect, wealth, enjoyment of physicality, and escape from rape and the fear of rape. Despite these possible benefits, most feminists have not encouraged the development of physical power in women. Although caution regarding physical power is warranted, the benefits of a physical, libratory feminism outweigh the risks.<p /> 
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SN  - 0193-7235
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0193723504266990
ID  - ref1
ER  -